Close-up of coarse sea salt with the word "SALT" written in the salt, accompanied by a white spoon, highlighting the texture and purity of the salt on a dark surface. Perfect for culinary and cooking-related content.

Angel Hair Pasta & Garden Fresh Plum Tomato Sauce

Juicy summer tomatoes and fragrant basil marinated with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and crushed red pepper flakes to make a healthy, no-cook pasta sauce perfect for warm summer evenings.
Jump To:
Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Time

Prep: 20

Serves

8

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes or cherry
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 1 pound uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 3/4 teaspoon Morton® Lite Salt® Mixture or Morton® Salt Balance® Salt Blend, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

In large glass bowl, combine tomatoes with oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cover and allow to marinate in a cool spot (not refrigerated) for about 2 hours.
Cook pasta according to package directions, substituting Morton® Lite Salt® Mixture or Morton® Salt Balance® Salt Blend. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid, then drain. Toss pasta with pasta liquid and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Season the tomato sauce with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; stir in basil. Toss tomato sauce with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
Morton Salt
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.