15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta

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This fresh summer pasta can be served hot or cold and is ready in just minutes. Here’s 15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta and it’s delicious!

Sometimes you just need a simple, fresh dinner. This dish does just that. You don’t need to be a gardener to enjoy this pasta. It doesn’t even need to be summer! With just 6 ingredients and just 15 minutes to prep and make, you can have a delicious garden fresh dinner in no time!

Can I use a different kind of pasta?

This recipe calls for pasta, but you can use any other type of pasta you like. Other pasta options that work well for this recipe include angel hair pasta, shells, penne, and linguine.

Tomato Options for 15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta:

Any type of regular tomato will work for this recipe. You can use 2 large regular tomatoes, 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, 3-4 Roma tomatoes, or you can even halve 1 pint of grape or cherry tomatoes. Different varieties of tomatoes may produce slightly different flavors, but any tomato will do.

Tomato pasta in a white bowl, topped with basil.

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat single servings in the microwave in 30-second increments until heated through.

Want to use up more summer garden tomatoes? You might also be interested in these other delicious tomato recipes:

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Tomato pasta in a white bowl, topped with basil.

This fresh summer pasta can be served hot or cold and is ready in just minutes. Here’s 15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta and it’s delicious!

Preparation time 5 minute

cooking time 10 minute

total time 15 minute

raw material

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 big tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil Chiffon
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt to try
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

instruct

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions.

  • Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Combine chopped tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl.

  • Drain the pasta and place it in a large bowl. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot or cold.

Calories: 361kcal | carbohydrate: 56G | protein: 9G | fat: 10G | Saturated fat: 1G | sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 168mg | fiber: 2G | sugar: 2G | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | calcium: 18mg | iron: 1mg