Only about half of my household enjoys tomatoes. And every year in mid-August, I always end up asking myself why in the world I planted so many tomato plants! Isn’t it funny how the garden plant that you would use the least ends up producing the most? Cilantro, which I use the most, is always the thing that dies first! It’s my green thumb kryptonite! But not tomatoes. Always a surplus. More than I can give away. So I’m always trying to come up with fantastic recipes to use the tomatoes while they’re fresh. And this Linguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce is one of my absolute favorites.
This Linguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce is fresh, healthy, and a nice break from traditional tomatoes sauces. Prep time is only about 10 minutes and then all that you have to do is let the tomatoes marinate and work their magic for about 6 hours. It would be a great recipe to make in the morning to have ready for dinner later. Top the fresh tomato sauce with a little freshly shaved parmesan and a some fresh basil and you’ve got yourself one great dish!
This recipe couldn’t be any easier. To the point where there really aren’t any step-by-step instructions needed. The only cooking in this recipe is the cooking of the pasta (and the sautéing of the garlic… because raw garlic would be too strong for this pasta).
Ingredients that you’ll need for Linguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Linguine– you can substitute with any pasta that you like.
Olive Oil
Garlic
Balsamic Vinegar
Fresh Roma Tomatoes– you can substitute with a different variety of tomato, but Roma and Plum are what I would recommend for this recipe. While any type of fresh tomato would work great for this, Romas have less of a gooey middle- which is what you want for a fresh tomato sauce. If your tomatoes have big, gooey centers, simply dispose of as much of that as you can. You want the “meat” of the tomato for this recipe so that the sauce won’t break down.
Fresh Basil– feel free to add any other fresh herbs that you enjoy as well. Oregano or thyme could work as well. Personally, the basil on it’s own is how I most enjoy this sauce.
Granulated Sugar– you need a little sugar in the sauce to cut the acid of the tomatoes.
Salt & Pepper
Parmesan Cheese (optional)- for topping
The pasta sauce can be kept in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It is best when enjoyed in the first 24 hours of making it.
Enjoy!!
Have you tried this recipe? Thinking about it? I’d love to hear from you! Please leave me your thoughts below in the comment section.
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| Prep Time | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 Minutes |
| Passive Time | 6 Hours |
| Servings |
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- 1 Lb Whole Wheat Linguine
- 4 Tbsp olive oil + 1 Tsp
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 Lbs Fresh Roma Tomatoes, cubed (with inside parts removed)
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil, cut chiffonade style (into thin, long strips)
- 1 Tsp Granulated Sugar
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Freshly Shaved Parmesan Cheese (optional), for serving
Ingredients
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- To a small skillet, add 1 tsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Do not over cook. Transfer to a large non-aluminum bowl.
- To the bowl, add the tomatoes, basil, vinegar, sugar, 4 TBSP olive oil and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
- After 6 hours, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta and pour the sauce over the pasta, toss to coat.
- To serve, top with fresh basil chiffonade and freshly shaved Parmesan. Enjoy! The pasta sauce can be kept in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It is best when enjoyed in the first 24 hours of making it
Welcome to Cupcakes and Sarcasm! My name is Maggie and I am the creator of C & S. I am a wife and mom of two beautiful kiddos. I grew up in Columbus, Ohio and now live in Northeast Ohio with my family. I have been cooking and baking since I was a kid. I decided in 2017 that I wanted to share my passion (and recipes) with all of you! On this site, you’ll find easy and delicious recipes- both savory and sweet. I’ll also sprinkle in some stories of parenting and our adventures along the way.