Pasta with Uncooked Tomato Sauce
Turn fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes into a stunning, no-cook pasta masterpiece with this easy recipe for Pasta with Uncooked Tomato Sauce. Perfect for summer evenings or when you’re short on time, this dish highlights the natural sweetness of juicy tomatoes combined with fragrant basil, a touch of garlic, and high-quality extra-virgin olive oil to create a vibrant sauce that requires no cooking. Tossed with tender spaghetti or linguine, the pasta absorbs all the rich flavors, while the optional Parmesan cheese adds a savory finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light yet satisfying meal is simplicity at its best, celebrating seasonal ingredients with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners, it’s a fresh and healthy way to enjoy pasta.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 large fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Start by preparing the tomato sauce. Dice the tomatoes into small chunks and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces with your hands to release their flavor, and stir them into the tomato mixture.
Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes, and season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently toss everything together until well combined. Let the sauce sit at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld while preparing the pasta.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to the package instructions until al dente.
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the tomato sauce, tossing to coat it evenly. If the sauce seems a little dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Serve the pasta immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 604 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 302 mg | 6% | |
*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.
