Fresh No Cook Summer Tomato Pasta

Name: Fresh No Cook Summer Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ripe summer tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped; 1/2 cup pitted olives, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 pound spaghetti or linguine; Salt and black pepper to taste

A bright and zesty pasta sauce that uses fresh garden tomatoes without ever turning on the stove.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· August 6, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

When summer tomatoes are at their peak, they are far too juicy and sweet to cook down. This sauce captures that garden fresh flavor by using a simple grating trick that creates a beautiful, rustic texture that clings perfectly to your favorite noodles.

I love making this on hot evenings when I want a delicious meal without heating up the kitchen. It is light, punchy, and takes just a few minutes to pull together while your pasta boils.

Ingredients

1 pound ripe summer tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1/2 cup pitted olives, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound spaghetti or linguine
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
2
While the pasta cooks, cut your tomatoes in half and grate the cut sides using the large holes of a box grater into a large bowl. Discard the remaining skins.
3
Stir the minced garlic, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers, parsley, and red pepper flakes into the grated tomato mixture.
4
Drain the pasta and toss it immediately into the bowl with the tomato sauce.
5
Mix everything well so the hot noodles absorb the flavors and serve right away.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day, though this dish is best enjoyed fresh. Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce at the bottom of the bowl.

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