No-Cook Marinara Sauce

September 1, 2023

by Sammi Lowe
No-Cook Marinara Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8-10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes (rest up to 5 hours)

Author: Chris Caruso

Skill Level: Easy

Keyword: no-cook, Tomato

Cuisine: European

Servings: 4

Ingredients

No-Cook Marinara Sauce

  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh, slightly overripe tomatoes
  • 1 clove of garlic, shaved or finely grated
  • 2 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated and divided into two portions
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, stemmed and chopped (optional)
  • 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
  • 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Recovery Café team members loved making this simple, flavorful take on marinara sauce without the fuss or muss of a stove or cooking. Perfect for summer tomatoes fresh from the garden!

How to Make No-Cook Marinara Sauce

Directions

  1. 1. Cut tomatoes in half, then squeeze and discard the juice and seeds. Now dice them into medium pieces, about the size of a grape.
  2. 2. Place diced tomatoes into a large bowl and mash with a pestle or potato masher until crushed.
  3. 3. Add garlic, butter, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, olive oil, salt, half of the cheese and parsley (if using).
  4. 4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes up to 5 hours.
  5. 5. Follow package instructions to cook pasta of choice in boiling water until “al dente”, then drain.
  6. 6. Add hot pasta into the bowl of prepared marinara sauce and combine until butter is melted and incorporated through.
  7. 7. Garnish with basil and remaining cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!