Description
This Garden Summer Pasta is a light and refreshingdish that highlights the best flavors of the season. Tender angel hair pasta istossed with a simple, garlicky sauce made with sweet cherry tomatoes, oliveoil, and a hint of red wine and balsamic vinegar for depth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
- 14 oz. cherry tomatoes (whole)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Toppings: Shredded parmesan cheese (Fresh basil, torn or chopped)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Heat a large pot of water seasoned with salt until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 4-5 minutes.
- Strain the pasta while keeping ½ cup of the cooking water, then set the pasta aside.
Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
- In a spacious skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
- Introduce the minced garlic and cook for roughly 1 minute, until aromatic, taking care not to let it scorch.
- Add the whole cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and blister.
- Pour in the red wine and balsamic vinegar, and simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the liquid has reduced slightly and the tomatoes have released their juices.
Combine the Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
- Add the butter and ricotta cheese, stirring gently to combine and create a creamy sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Serve:
- Divide the pasta among serving plates.
- Top each serving with a sprinkle of shredded parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this light, summery dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450