No Cook Summer Pasta

Beat the summer heat with this vibrant No Cook Summer Pasta—an effortless yet gourmet dish bursting with fresh, seasonal flavors. This recipe combines al dente spaghetti or linguine with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil, all tossed in a light and zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic. Ready in just 25 minutes, including prep and cook time, this pasta dish requires no stovetop sauce-making, making it perfect for warm weather meals. Serve it immediately or at room temperature for a simple, crowd-pleasing option that’s ideal for backyard barbecues, picnics, or easy weeknight dinners. It’s summer in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Spaghetti or linguine
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 oz Fresh mozzarella, torn or cubed
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente.

Step 2

Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, torn basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 4

Toss the mixture gently to combine and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes, giving the flavors time to meld.

Step 5

Add the slightly cooled pasta to the bowl and toss until coated in the tomato mixture. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately or at room temperature, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1221.1 grams (1221.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1926

Total Fat 108.50g	139%
Saturated Fat 40.90g	205%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 162mg	54%
Sodium 4033mg	175%
Total Carbohydrate 145.80g	53%
Dietary Fiber 23.10g	83%
Total Sugars 22.60g
Protein 84.30g	169%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1800mg	138%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 1889mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 30.7%