No Cook Pesto Tomato Sauce
Transform your weeknight meals with this vibrant and effortless No Cook Pesto Tomato Sauce, an ideal recipe for busy days and warm-weather dining. Featuring juicy, ripe cherry tomatoes tossed with fragrant basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of garlic, this sauce brings bold, fresh flavors to your table in just 10 minutes. Grated Parmesan cheese adds a savory richness, while optional crushed red pepper flakes provide a subtle kick. With no cooking required, this versatile sauce is perfect for draping over al dente pasta, complementing grilled vegetables, or serving as a dip alongside crusty bread. Finished with fresh basil for a stunning garnish, this quick and easy no-cook sauce is a celebration of summer simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 pieces fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the basil pesto to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture, and then add the minced garlic.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) into the bowl.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until the tomatoes are fully coated with the pesto and the mixture is well combined.
Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, use as a topping for grilled meat or vegetables, or enjoy as a dip with crusty bread.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving for an extra burst of flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1567 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.2 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.4 g | 177% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3061 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 51.6 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1320 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1376 mg | 29% | |
*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.
