Raw Pasta Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this vibrant and flavorful Raw Pasta Sauce—an easy no-cook recipe ready in just 10 minutes! Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes and the rich, tangy depth of sun-dried tomatoes, this sauce is elevated by fresh basil, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. Perfectly customizable, you can choose a chunky, rustic texture or blend it until smooth for a silkier finish. Toss this wholesome sauce with your favorite freshly cooked pasta or zucchini noodles for a light, summery meal, or enjoy it as a spread over crusty bread. With zero cooking involved, this fresh tomato sauce is not only quick and healthy but also a must-try for fans of bold Mediterranean flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, it’s a fresh, versatile staple that pairs beautifully with any number of dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse and core the ripe tomatoes, then cut them into quarters.
Drain excess oil from the sun-dried tomatoes and roughly chop them.
In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, basil leaves, garlic cloves, red chili flakes (if using), sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Pulse the ingredients several times to break them down, then blend on a low to medium speed until you achieve your desired texture—chunky for a rustic sauce or smooth for a silkier one.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Serve immediately by tossing the raw sauce with freshly cooked pasta, zucchini noodles, or as a topping for crusty bread.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.1 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2249 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2998 mg | 64% | |
*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.
