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This fresh summer pasta can be eaten hot or cold and comes together in just minutes. It’s 15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta and it’s amazingly delicious!

Bird's eye view of Italian Garden Pasta in a white bowl.

Sometimes you just need a simple, fresh dinner. This dish is exactly 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 only 15 minutes to prep and make, you can have a tasty garden fresh dinner in no time!

Can I use a different kind of pasta?

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

Tomato Options for 15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta:

Any type of garden variety tomato would work in this recipe. You could use 2 large regular tomatoes, 3 medium sized heirloom tomatoes, 3-4 roma tomatoes, or you could even halve 1 pint of either grape or cherry tomatoes. Different varieties of tomatoes may produce a slightly different flavor, but any tomato will work.

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 serving portions in the microwave in 30 second increments until warmed through.

Looking to use up more of those summer garden tomatoes? You may 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 eaten hot or cold and comes together in just minutes. It's 15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta and it's amazingly delicious!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 pound spaghetti pasta
  • 2 large tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chiffonade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Combine the chopped tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Drain the pasta and add it into the large bowl. Stir to combine and add salt and pepper to taste. Toss and serve hot or cold. 
Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Garden Pasta
Tomato Pasta in a white bowl topped with basil.
This fresh summer pasta can be eaten hot or cold and comes together in just minutes. It's 15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta and it's amazingly delicious!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 pound spaghetti pasta
  • 2 large tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chiffonade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Combine the chopped tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Drain the pasta and add it into the large bowl. Stir to combine and add salt and pepper to taste. Toss and serve hot or cold. 
Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Garden Pasta
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