No-Cook Creamy Tomato Pasta
This incredibly satisfying no-cook creamy tomato pasta will be ready in 15 minutes and it's your perfectly simple weeknight dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 446kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz favorite pasta of choice
For the sauce:
- 12 oz fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1 clove garlic
- 30 basil leaves
- 1 tsp capers
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil, add salt, and cook your pasta al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, put the almonds in a blender or food processor and blend for a few seconds until you get something that resembles almond meal.
- Add the tomatoes (if using vine tomatoes, cut them in half), extra-virgin olive oil, washed basil leaves, peeled garlic clove, capers, salt, and blend until you reach a smooth, creamy consistency. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and then put it back in the pan. Add the creamy sauce and mix for a couple of minutes on low heat until warm.
- Add some parmesan on top (vegan or not) and some fresh basil leaves, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Sugar: 5g