Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
13%
Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce
45 min.
8
280kcal

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If you're looking for a light, fresh, and incredibly easy-to-make dish, this Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce is perfect for you. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and vibrant flavors. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that's bursting with taste without the need for any complicated cooking. The no-cook tomato sauce allows the natural sweetness and acidity of the tomatoes to shine through, while the combination of tangy olives, rich ricotta salata, and the kick of black pepper adds an irresistible depth of flavor.

Whether you're preparing it as a quick weekday meal, a delightful antipasti, or a side dish to accompany your main course, this pasta is sure to satisfy. The addition of capers and garlic gives the sauce a Mediterranean twist, while the feta-like cheese brings a creamy, salty finish. Plus, it's a vegetarian-friendly recipe that even non-vegetarians will love. With minimal prep time and just 45 minutes to get it on the table, this dish is an excellent option for busy evenings or casual gatherings.

For those who enjoy a little extra zing in their food, this dish also makes a great snack or light lunch. The mix of fresh ingredients and the aromatic garlic infuses each bite with bold flavors, leaving you craving more. Don't forget to use the tip for peeling tomatoes easily to make the prep process even faster. So, why not treat yourself to a burst of Mediterranean goodness with this delicious spaghetti dish today?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup capers 
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil extravirgin
  • ounces pecorino crumbled
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup kalamata olives pitted chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • pound pasta like spaghetti uncooked
  • cups canned tomatoes peeled seeded chopped ( 5 medium tomatoes)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Drain.
  3. Combine tomato and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. Add pasta, and toss well to combine.
  5. Serve immediately.
  6. Tip: Quickly peel tomatoes by plunging them into the boiling pasta water (before adding the pasta) for 20 seconds; remove with a slotted spoon, and quickly rinse under cold water. The skins will slip right off.

Nutrition Facts

Calories280kcal
Protein13.89%
Fat20.25%
Carbs65.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.38
Glycemic Load
17.29
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.7478260786637%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
7.19mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
9.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:280.39kcal
14.02%
Fat:6.32g
9.72%
Saturated Fat:1.84g
11.47%
Carbohydrates:46.23g
15.41%
Net Carbohydrates:43.39g
15.78%
Sugar:3.05g
3.39%
Cholesterol:7.23mg
2.41%
Sodium:558.63mg
24.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.75g
19.51%
Selenium:38.29µg
54.69%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.64%
Phosphorus:144.22mg
14.42%
Copper:0.24mg
12.09%
Fiber:2.84g
11.35%
Magnesium:41.23mg
10.31%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.76%
Iron:1.55mg
8.59%
Vitamin C:6.28mg
7.62%
Potassium:266.42mg
7.61%
Vitamin E:1.13mg
7.53%
Vitamin B3:1.47mg
7.33%
Zinc:1.09mg
7.25%
Calcium:68.39mg
6.84%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.15%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.68%
Vitamin K:5.19µg
4.94%
Folate:18.2µg
4.55%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.59%
Vitamin A:163.75IU
3.27%
Source:My Recipes