Summer Garden Pasta

 

Summer Garden Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pint mini tomatoes, halved
• Olive oil
• 18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving
• 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper
• 1 lb angel hair pasta

Instructions

Combine the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature for about 4 hours.

When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the angel hair pasta until al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well and add the pasta to the bowl with the tomato mixture. Add the Parmesan cheese and extra basil, then toss well. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.