On a hot summer day, this fresh tomato pasta is my absolute favourite, super easy and quick pasta to make. This pasta is very flexible too so you can come up with endless variations. Use any kind of pasta, any kind of tomatoes, and any kind of herbs! No matter the combo, it always turns out so delicious. The no-cook sauce couldn’t be simpler to make. Just chop, mix, and toss with hot pasta. That’s it! See why I love it so much?
If you have a vegetable garden this dish will be your new best friend. But even if you don’t just be sure to select perfectly ripe tomatoes as this will be key to a tasty pasta. For even more fun I love to use a mixture of tomatoes for flavour and texture variation. This time I used beefsteak and grape tomatoes.
For the herbs, use a mixture of those as well. I picked fresh thyme, basil, and oregano from my garden. But if you only have one fresh herb on hand such as basil, this pasta will still be fabulous!!
While I do give measurements for this recipe, feel free to add to taste and to play around with the flavours. Be sure to check out the recipe notes as well as I have lots of suggestions for optional add-ins such as vegan cheeses, olive oil, balsamic glaze, and crushed red pepper flakes. Customize to your own taste preference!
To Make Fresh Tomato Pasta:
To a large bowl, add the tomatoes, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine. Let rest for 10 to 20 minutes at room temperature which will allow the flavours to marinate.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package direction. When ready, drain and then return the pasta to the empty pot. Add all of the fresh tomato mixture and toss to combine. Serve hot.
Enjoy this fresh tomato pasta with a crisp glass of white wine, and maybe some cheesy vegan garlic bread.
Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
Super easy and quick pasta to make. Endless variations, use any kind of pasta, any kind of tomatoes, and any kind of herbs! No matter the combo, it always turns out so delicious. The no-cook sauce couldn't be simpler to make. Just chop, mix, and toss with hot pasta. That's it!
Be sure to see the recipe notes for optional add-ins.
- 3 cups any kind chopped tomatoes (1 lb) (beefsteak, cherry, rainbow, yellow, or a mix)
- 3 - 4 tablespoons any kind chopped fresh herbs, (basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, chives, whatever you like)
- 1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 14 oz any kind pasta (rigatoni, penne, spaghetti, fettucini, whatever you like, gluten-free if preferred)
To a large bowl, add the tomatoes, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine. Let rest for 10 to 20 minutes at room temperature which will allow the flavours to marinate.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package direction. When ready, drain and then return the pasta to the empty pot. Add all of the fresh tomato mixture and toss to combine. Serve hot.
OPTIONAL ADD-INS
Olive oil: Mix in 1 - 3 tablespoons of olive oil along with the tomatoes.
Red onion: Thinly slice 1/4 of a red onion and mix in with the tomatoes.
Balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze: Drizzle a little balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze over the pasta just before serving.
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: Add 1/2 teaspoon along with the tomatoes.
Vegan Cheese: Sprinkle the prepared and plated pasta with Parmegan (vegan parmesan), grated vegan mozzarella, or a couple of dollops of tofu ricotta.
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My version of this involves blending the eff out of the tomatoes because I’m not a big fan of the texture, but seriously, you cannot beat the flavour combo of uncooked tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil. I’m so happy it’s just about tomato season around here. We’ll be eating this at least once a week.
Haha! You can definitely blend if you don’t like the texture 🙂
Oh yeah! Simple and yummy! A wonderful basic recipe.
Yay!!
I made this the same day I got it, Sam, and it was delish. I’ll definitely be making it again. Thanks for the recipe!
You’re most welcome, Erin! Thrilled you loved it so much 🙂
This is one of my all time favorite pasta recipes. It’s fresh, delicious and pretty too. I’ve pinned this.
Amazing! Yes, it’s so pretty and fresh. I love it so much 🙂
You and I are on the same wavelength. I just made this yesterday with our wonderful Washington Boro Tomatoes. A local delicacy. EASY and really delicious. Fresh basil and good spices are the key.
Haha! Love it!