Pasta with Uncooked Pine Tomato Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner rotation with the vibrant and effortless appeal of Pasta with Uncooked Pine Tomato Sauce. This refreshing recipe pairs al dente pasta with a no-cook sauce made from juicy, ripe cherry tomatoes, toasty pine nuts, fragrant basil, and a touch of garlic, all brought together with rich extra-virgin olive oil. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish offers a perfect balance of fresh, summery flavors and velvety textures, enhanced with a sprinkle of savory Parmesan cheese and a kick of red pepper flakes. Ideal for busy days or when you crave something light yet satisfying, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta is easy to make, bursting with flavor, and perfect for casual dinners or elegant entertaining. Serve it with crusty bread and a glass of wine to elevate the experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup pine nuts
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
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 pasta cooking water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the uncooked sauce. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Add the extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, chopped basil leaves, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the bowl. Stir gently to combine, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Toss the warm, drained pasta with the uncooked tomato sauce mixture. If the sauce feels too dry, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water until the desired consistency is achieved.
Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil leaves and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 2835 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1367 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.
