Description
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta is a vibrant dish that bursts with the freshness of summer vegetables. The creamy sauce envelops the al dente pasta, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that dance on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; simply store the pasta and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm the sauce gently on the stove and add the pasta, stirring until heated through.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of pasta with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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