Best 2 No Cook Pasta Sauce Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey of flavors with our versatile no-cook pasta sauce recipes, crafted to elevate your pasta dishes to new heights. Dive into the vibrant world of fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, capturing their natural sweetness and tanginess in our classic no-cook tomato sauce. Experience the harmonious blend of herbs and spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. For a creamy delight, immerse yourself in our no-cook avocado pesto sauce, where creamy avocados, nutty pine nuts, and vibrant basil dance together in perfect harmony. Let your taste buds embark on an adventure with our no-cook puttanesca sauce, where briny capers, plump olives, and tangy anchovies intertwine in a savory symphony. And for a refreshing twist, our no-cook lemon-herb sauce awaits, its vibrant citrus notes and aromatic herbs leaving you feeling invigorated. Each recipe promises an effortless culinary experience, requiring minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA SHELLS WITH NO-COOK TOMATO SAUCE

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Tossing the tomatoes and peppers with vinegar and salt helps release their juices and infuses them with lots of bright flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes (4 cups), any color, halved or quartered if large
2 small red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, diced medium
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound medium pasta shells
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn if large
1/2 cup ricotta, for serving

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, bell peppers, oil, vinegar, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature, 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add pasta to sauce, tossing to combine. Add basil and toss. Divide pasta amongfour bowls and top each with ricotta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g

NO COOK PASTA SAUCE

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A very easy and tasty fresh sauce! You can make this up quickly and forget about it until dinner, or even make it up ahead of time and take it with you to a friend's house to help with dinner. :) Prep time doesn't include setting time.

Provided by Julesong

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 green bell pepper, charred,skinned and chopped (optional)
1/4 cup chopped prepared roasted red pepper
1 1/2 cups cubed white cheese (fontina, gouda, provolone, Monterey Jack or farmers cheese)
4 cloves garlic, crushed,to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh sweet basil, chopped (or 3 tsp dried basil)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch brown sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

Combine all ingredients at least 1/2 hour (or up to 3 hours) before you intend to serve and let sit (in the fridge is fine) to allow the flavors to meld.
To serve, pour over hot cooked linguine or penne and accompany with a salad and good, crusty bread.
Makes 3 to 4 servings.

Tips:

Use a food processor or blender to quickly and easily blend the ingredients for the sauce.

For a smoother sauce, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.

Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, to the sauce for extra flavor.

If you don't have any lemon juice on hand, you can use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead.

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the sauce for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

This no-cook pasta sauce is a quick and easy way to add flavor to your pasta dishes. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it takes just minutes to prepare. The sauce is also versatile, so you can use it with any type of pasta or vegetables. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a flavorful sauce for your next party, this no-cook pasta sauce is sure to please.

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