No Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce

Alison Needham

Got tomatoes? Have I got a recipe for you. This no cook, fresh tomato sauce is bursting with summer flavor. Spiked with fresh garlic and basil, the only other ingredients are a glug of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt and pepper. How easy is that? You're just a few minutes away from an easy weeknight dinner that screams summer!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 15 mins

Resting Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 668 kcal

Equipment

Pasta pot

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh, ripe summer tomatoes roughly chopped (no blender required) - use all the same, or use a variety, it's up to you!
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil the best quality you can afford
10 basil leaves cut into thin ribbons
1 tablespoon lemon juice from about half a lemon
4 cloves garlic finely minced
Salt & pepper to taste
1 pound your favorite gluten free pasta
4 oz parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if needed.
Allow to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
Place cooked pasta in a large serving bowl and toss with tomato sauce. Serve topped with additional basil leaves for garnish and some freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 668kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 529mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2164IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 366mgIron: 2mg

Keyword No Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce

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