Pasta with Fresh No-Cook Tomato Sauce

Health score
24%
Pasta with Fresh No-Cook Tomato Sauce
45 min.
6
461kcal

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Imagine a dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite—Pasta with Fresh No-Cook Tomato Sauce is just that! This vibrant and refreshing recipe is perfect for those warm days when you crave something light yet satisfying. With juicy cherry or grape tomatoes at the forefront, this dish bursts with flavor, enhanced by the aromatic notes of garlic, fresh oregano, and parsley.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity. The sauce comes together effortlessly in a bowl, allowing the natural sweetness of the tomatoes to shine without the need for cooking. As the ingredients meld together, they create a delightful medley that clings beautifully to the pasta. The addition of creamy chèvre and freshly grated Parmesan elevates the dish, adding a rich, tangy depth that perfectly balances the freshness of the tomatoes.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this pasta dish is versatile enough to serve as a main course, a side dish, or even a light lunch. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or enjoying a quiet meal at home, Pasta with Fresh No-Cook Tomato Sauce is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, and let the flavors of summer inspire your next culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • ounces goat cheese fresh at room temperature ( goat cheese;)
  • medium garlic clove minced
  • teaspoon kosher salt as needed plus more
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoon oregano finely chopped
  • ounce parmesan cheese freshly grated plus more for serving
  • tablespoons flat parsley italian finely chopped
  • pound .5 oz. macaroni dried such as penne, gemelli, or fusilli
  • pound grape tomatoes halved quartered

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Combine the tomatoes, oil, garlic, parsley, oregano, measured salt, and pepper in a large, nonreactive bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Let sit at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to the package directions or until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain.Immediately add the hot pasta to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  3. Add the reserved pasta water, goat cheese, and measured Parmesan, and toss until evenly combined.
  4. Serve immediately or at room temperature, passing more Parmesan on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories461kcal
Protein14.34%
Fat32.57%
Carbs53.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.83
Glycemic Load
0.91
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.6586958455%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.51mg
Apigenin
2.88mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:460.5kcal
23.02%
Fat:16.65g
25.62%
Saturated Fat:5.67g
35.41%
Carbohydrates:61.07g
20.36%
Net Carbohydrates:57.28g
20.83%
Sugar:4.28g
4.75%
Cholesterol:14.98mg
4.99%
Sodium:566.86mg
24.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.49g
32.99%
Selenium:50.28µg
71.83%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.49%
Vitamin K:39.31µg
37.44%
Phosphorus:255.26mg
25.53%
Copper:0.45mg
22.53%
Vitamin A:1042.15IU
20.84%
Fiber:3.79g
15.15%
Vitamin C:12.46mg
15.1%
Magnesium:57.28mg
14.32%
Vitamin E:2.02mg
13.46%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.68%
Iron:2.13mg
11.85%
Calcium:116.31mg
11.63%
Zinc:1.67mg
11.12%
Potassium:386.87mg
11.05%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.17%
Vitamin B3:1.9mg
9.52%
Folate:32.13µg
8.03%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.91%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.9%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.81%
Source:Chow