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Pasta Alla Checca

Easy pasta alla checca is a healthy raw tomato sauce from Italy that's a refreshing way to do pasta when the temperatures rise.  Heat waves, record highs, sweltering nights...bring it!   This delicious 30 minute meal can handle it all.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups chopped ripe tomatoes more if you like
  • 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for tossing the pasta.
  • splash of balsamic or other vinegar optional
  • 1 lb Spaghetti
  • salt and fresh cracked black pepper
garnish
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • basil leaves

Instructions

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  1. Add the garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil to the tomatoes and let sit, loosely covered, on the counter. You can add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor, if you like.
  2. Cook the pasta in plenty of well salted water just to the al dente stage, don't over cook. Drain and drizzle with a little more olive oil.
  3. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more olive oil if desired.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan and basil leaves.

Nutrition Information

Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 396mg (17%) Potassium 349mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 621IU (12%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 396mg 17%
Potassium 349mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 621IU 12%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.