Pasta alla Checca
Fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic tossed with warm pasta—no cooking required for the sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, bursting with summer flavor.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Dice tomatoes into 1/2-inch chunks. Tear basil by hand into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit while pasta cooks.
Step 3
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, ~9 minutes.
Step 4
Drain pasta and transfer immediately to the tomato mixture.
Step 5
Toss gently until pasta is coated. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Step 6
Divide between bowls. Top with Pecorino if using. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- mixing bowl
- knife and cutting board
- pasta fork or tongs
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