Spaghettini with Checca Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and effortless Spaghettini with Checca Sauce recipe! Featuring tender spaghettini tossed in a fresh, no-cook Checca sauce made from sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a touch of garlic, this dish captures the essence of Mediterranean simplicity. The addition of creamy mozzarella cubes provides bursts of indulgent flavor, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional) takes it to the next level. Ready in just 30 minutes, this light yet satisfying recipe is perfect for busy evenings or casual get-togethers. Pair it with a crisp white wine and a side salad for a complete Italian-inspired meal that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghettini
- 350 grams Ripe cherry tomatoes
- 20 grams Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 60 milliliters Extra-virgin olive oil
- 125 grams Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghettini according to the package instructions until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the Checca sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine the cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, and extra-virgin olive oil. Pulse until the mixture is roughly blended and chunky, not entirely smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set the sauce aside to allow the flavors to meld.
Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into small cubes (about 1 cm pieces) and set aside.
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, place it in a large serving bowl. Pour the Checca sauce over the pasta and toss well to coat. If the mixture needs to loosen up, add a splash of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time.
Gently fold in the cubed mozzarella, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the pasta.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.7 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 3930 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 73.5 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1299 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1263 mg | 27% | |
*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.
