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Linguine with uncooked tomato sauce.
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Easy No Cook Tomato Sauce

The easiest no coook tomato sauce combines cherry tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and basil. Toss with your favorite pasta for a simple summer meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
macerating time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Author: James Delmage

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin linguine or any pasta you like
  • 2 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 clove garlic sliced, see notes below
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 20 basil leaves divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups reserved pasta water will most likely not need it all
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and 5 basil leaves. Mix well then season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce sit uncovered for a minimum of 1 hour before boiling the pasta.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta to al dente.
  • Add the pasta and a 1/2 cup of pasta water to the bowl of marinated tomatoes. Mix well. If needed, add a bit more pasta water to loosen up the sauce. Taste test and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Add the remaining basil leaves and serve with grated pecorino or parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Let it sit.  The longer the tomatoes sit and macerate the more flavorful the sauce will become.  Let them sit for at least 1 hour but I often let them sit for 3 hours before tossing with the pasta.
  • Garlic.  1 clove sliced or 3 whole cloves can be used.  If using whole garlic cloves, remove them and discard before tossing the pasta.
  • Add some zucchini, roasted red peppers.  I often add finely diced zucchini and roasted red peppers to this dish.  Both ingredients are excellent served in a raw sauce.
  • Pasta water. Always reserve extra pasta water to thin the sauce in the event it dries out.
  • Leftovers.  Uncooked tomato sauce pasta can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be eaten cold or reheated.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcal | Carbohydrates: 96.7g | Protein: 17.4g | Fat: 30.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Sodium: 604mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 5mg

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