Cold Quick and Easy Pasta Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this refreshing and flavorful Cold Quick and Easy Pasta Sauce—perfect for busy days and warm-weather meals! This no-cook sauce comes together in just 10 minutes, blending vibrant cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and a burst of balsamic vinegar into a zesty topping for your favorite pasta. A touch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while extra-virgin olive oil ensures a luxuriously smooth finish. Whether served immediately at room temperature or chilled for an even cooler treat, this simple yet satisfying recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a light, fresh, and effortless pasta dish. Don’t forget the optional Parmesan garnish for a savory touch! Keywords: cold pasta sauce, quick pasta recipe, no-cook sauce, easy pasta recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese (optional, grated)
- 12 ounces Cooked pasta
Instructions
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the mixture.
Let the sauce sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
While the sauce rests, cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let it cool slightly.
Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour for a colder dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.2 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2112 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 749 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
