Spaghetti with Uncooked Tomato Sauce Southwestern Style
Bright, bold, and irresistibly fresh, this Spaghetti with Uncooked Tomato Sauce Southwestern Style is a delightful fusion of Italian comfort and Southwestern flair. Perfect for warm-weather dining, this no-cook tomato sauce combines juicy diced tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and aromatic cumin, all elevated by the bright heat of minced jalapeño and the herbaceous kick of fresh cilantro. Tossed with spaghetti and finished with creamy avocado, crumbled cotija cheese (or feta), and a drizzle of silky olive oil, this quick and vibrant pasta dish comes together in just 25 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe highlights fresh, wholesome ingredients while delivering big, bold Southwestern-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup cotija cheese or crumbled feta
- 1 large avocado, diced
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
While the spaghetti is cooking, prepare the uncooked tomato sauce. In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the tomato mixture and toss gently to coat.
Drain the spaghetti and transfer it to the bowl with the tomato sauce. Toss to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to help the sauce coat the pasta evenly.
Top the spaghetti with crumbled cotija cheese and diced avocado. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3259 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 662 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3986 mg | 85% | |
*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.
