Pasta with Raw Tomato and Balsamic Sauce
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Pasta with Raw Tomato and Balsamic Sauce, a quick and effortless dish bursting with freshness. Perfectly al dente pasta is tossed in a no-cook sauce made from ripe, juicy tomatoes, aromatic minced garlic, and fragrant fresh basil, all elevated by the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar and rich extra-virgin olive oil. This recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, balances simplicity with sophistication, making it an ideal dinner for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Optional grated Parmesan adds a touch of savory indulgence, but the pure plant-based flavors make this dish just as delightful without it. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a light, Mediterranean-inspired meal that captures the essence of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or your choice)
- 400 grams ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the raw tomato and balsamic sauce. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or balsamic vinegar to suit your preference.
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, immediately add it to the bowl with the raw tomato sauce. Toss the pasta thoroughly to coat it in the sauce, adding a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water if needed to loosen the mixture.
Divide the pasta evenly among serving plates or bowls.
Optionally, top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and simple pasta dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.7 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3155 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.9 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 46.8 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 666 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1314 mg | 28% | |
*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.
