No-Cook Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce

No-cook fresh tomato sauce is great on days when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

This tomato sauce could not be easier to make. Simple fresh ingredients and a few minutes of prep. Think of fresh bruschetta for pasta. You can even make it ahead of time.

This fresh tomato sauce is super flavourful and almost effortless. Ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs shine in this simple, delicious no-cook pasta sauce.

There is something to be said for simple recipes. All it takes is a handful of ingredients to produce the best tasting dishes ever.

Keeping it simple yet so delicious is an art, and once you give it a try you will be amazed. It is possible to get a great meal without a lot of work. My favourite kind of recipes.

The Italians know a thing or two about pasta. Fresh tomatoes and pasta make the best dinner any night of the week. Puttanesca sauce combines fresh tomatoes and olives into a rich and tasty sauce. If you enjoy the combination of seafood and pasta, have you ever tried pasta with sardines? Who knew sardines could be so delicious.

Fresh tomato Pasta Sauce Ingredients

Italian checca sauce, is a cold pasta sauce, perfect for using ripe garden fresh tomatoes. Light, quick and healthy. Great for any night of the week.

• fresh tomatoes
• fresh herbs
• olive oil
• garlic
• black pepper
• Parmesan cheese

No-Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce

This easy homemade pasta sauce from scratch comes together in minutes. Quick, easy and no cooking required (except boiling some pasta). Full instructions are in the recipe card.

• Wash and chop the fresh herbs.
• Wash and chop the tomatoes.

• Slightly mash the tomatoes.
• Combine all the ingredients.

The easiest pasta sauce in Italy requires only a handful of fresh ingredients. Toss is with some cooked pasta, garnish it with cheese, olives, fresh herbs and enjoy. Don’t like cooking? This recipe is a must try!! Nourishing and super easy.

Suggestions / Recipe Tips

• Fresh tomatoes are key to this rustic tomato sauce. Any variety will work. I like to remove excess pulp and seeds so the end result is not too watery.
• Olive oil is a must. Make sure it is a high quality. You can use a flavoured olive oil if you like. I used pesto flavoured olive oil in this recipe.
• Garlic is a staple in Italian recipes. If you don’t have any fresh garlic on hand, you can use dehydrated garlic like I did.
• Fresh basil is essential. I also used fresh thyme. You could also add oregano or Italian parsley. If you have a herb garden be sure to check out how to freeze fresh herbs, and making DIY herb salt.
• Parmesan cheese thickens the sauce, you can adjust the amount to your liking.
• Red pepper flakes will add a bit of heat if you like your pasta sauce on the spicy side.

This cold pasta sauce can be made a day or two ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. Let it come to room temperature before using. Perfect for any kind of pasta. Use as a topping for chicken and seafood.

Looking for more ways to use up fresh tomatoes? Here are a few delicious suggestions:

• Blistered Tomato Sauce: a quick and simple pasta sauce that takes 15 minutes to make. Beats store-bought jarred sauces hands down.
• Roasted Tomatoes: the perfect way to freeze fresh tomatoes for cooking all winter long.
• Tomato Jam: a great condiment for burgers, sandwiches, a delicious topping for meat and seafood, or use it as a dip.
• Tomato and Cheese Sandwich: the classic combination never disappoints.
• Tomato Tart: perfect for brunch or lunch.
• Homemade Salsa: always a hit for Mexican night, and party perfect.

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