This delicious raw pasta sauce is made with fresh ingredients and requires no cooking. It's a light and flavorful alternative to traditional cooked sauces. Ready in just a few minutes, it's perfect for when you want a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound cooked pasta of your choice
Directions
- Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the tomato mixture and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Let the sauce sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Serve the raw pasta sauce over the cooked pasta. You can also toss the sauce and pasta together in a large bowl for a more even distribution of flavors.
- Garnish with additional basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
- Enjoy your fresh and flavorful raw pasta sauce!
Interesting Facts
Raw pasta sauce is a healthier alternative to cooked sauces as it retains more nutrients from the fresh ingredients.
The acidity in tomatoes helps enhance the flavors of the other ingredients in the sauce.
This recipe can be easily customized by adding other fresh ingredients like chopped bell peppers, olives, or grated Parmesan cheese.