No Cook Summer Pasta
Beat the summer heat with this vibrant No Cook Summer Pasta—an effortless yet gourmet dish bursting with fresh, seasonal flavors. This recipe combines al dente spaghetti or linguine with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil, all tossed in a light and zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic. Ready in just 25 minutes, including prep and cook time, this pasta dish requires no stovetop sauce-making, making it perfect for warm weather meals. Serve it immediately or at room temperature for a simple, crowd-pleasing option that’s ideal for backyard barbecues, picnics, or easy weeknight dinners. It’s summer in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti or linguine
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella, torn or cubed
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente.
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, torn basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Toss the mixture gently to combine and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes, giving the flavors time to meld.
Add the slightly cooled pasta to the bowl and toss until coated in the tomato mixture. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately or at room temperature, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.5 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 4033 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.8 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 84.3 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1800 mg | 138% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1889 mg | 40% | |
*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.
