But alas, we have Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta, which is, without exaggeration, the recipe that saved my summer entertaining budget this year. The recipe features just a few simple ingredients (tomatoes, pasta, basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper) and the only cooking it requires is boiling your pasta. Related story 3 Recipes Ina Garten Makes When It's 'Too Hot to Cook'How to Make Ina Garten’s Summer Garden PastaAbout 4-6 hours before serving time, just halve the tomatoes, mince the garlic, and julienne (cut into long, ribbon-like pieces) your basil. Toss everything in a bowl and add your parmesan, olive oil, salt, pepper, and some red chili flakes if you want some heat. How Much Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta Costs to MakeLet’s break down the math.