Uncooked Tomato Sauce
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant and flavorful Uncooked Tomato Sauce, a recipe that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe, juicy tomatoes at their peak. Perfect for when you want a quick, no-cook meal, this sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, combining fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a touch of garlic with rich extra virgin olive oil. The result is a light and refreshing sauce that pairs beautifully with freshly cooked pasta, crusty bread, or grilled meats. Customize it with a sprinkle of Parmesan or a dash of red pepper flakes for added depth. Skip the stove and savor the essence of summer in every bite of this easy-to-make, versatile recipe—ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Start by preparing the tomatoes. Using a sharp knife, core the tomatoes and cut a small 'X' into the bottom of each.
To easily peel the tomatoes, blanch them briefly: submerge in boiling water for 30–60 seconds, then transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water. The skins should easily slip off. If you prefer to skip this step, leave the skins on for a more rustic sauce.
Chop the peeled (or unpeeled) tomatoes into small dice, removing the seeds if desired, and place them in a large bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves finely, or use a microplane grater to create a garlic paste. Add the garlic to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Chiffonade the fresh basil leaves by stacking them, rolling them into a tight cylinder, and slicing them into thin ribbons. Stir the basil into the tomato mixture.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the mixture and add the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything together gently but thoroughly to combine the flavors.
Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but highly recommended.
Serve the uncooked tomato sauce as a topping for hot, freshly cooked pasta, spooned over toasted bread for bruschetta, or as a fresh accompaniment to grilled meats or seafood. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 731 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 382 mg | 8% | |
*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.
