Linguini with Raw Tomatoes and Basil
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with the flavors of summer, Linguini with Raw Tomatoes and Basil is a quick and easy pasta dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. This no-cook tomato sauce combines juicy diced ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a hint of garlic, all brought together with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Tossed with perfectly al dente linguini, the raw ingredients create a light, naturally flavorful sauce that complements the pasta beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes and requiring minimal effort, this recipe is a showcase of simple, wholesome ingredients at their best. Serve it with freshly grated Parmesan for an optional savory finish, making this dish a go-to for lovers of fresh Italian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Linguini pasta
- 6 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 20 grams Fresh basil leaves
- 60 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.
Meanwhile, dice the ripe tomatoes into small chunks and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Chop or tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the tomato mixture.
Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Once the water has reached a rolling boil, add the linguini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Add the hot linguini directly into the bowl with the raw tomato mixture. Toss everything together, adding a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water if needed to help create a light sauce.
Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.6 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3099 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 756 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2101 mg | 45% | |
*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.
