Alla Checca Recipe
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Alla Checca

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"A wonderful recipe for an uncooked sauce made with fresh garden tomatoes and you don't have to cook a thing except for the pasta!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (181)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound pasta

Directions

  1. Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil in a non-metal bowl. Stir in salt. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sit at room temperature at least 2 hours, or as long as 10 hours.
  2. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Pour uncooked sauce over hot pasta, and toss. Add grated Parmesan cheese to your liking.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 610 | Total Fat: 30.7g | Cholesterol: 85mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2003 by MINDY W   view full review
Excellent recipe, however it needs just a little more zip. Don't forget to add half a minced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2003 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe was perfect for the fresh tomatoes I picked out of my garden. I didn't have time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2003 by SURFWENCH   view full review
unbelievably simple, elegant, and tasty! proportions were perfect....should let sauce sit for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So good! Very simple fresh ingredients produce a great dish. I used 1/4 c. of olive oil and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Simple, homey and delicious classic Italian dish. Something you can put together in minutes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2004 by LIZCANCOOK   view full review
This is addictive! I let the mixture sit on my counter the full 10 hours. The hot pasta (I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CSANDST1   view full review
I was amazed at how good this was. Just a few simple ingredients provided a wonderfully light...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2003 by Y_BALCER   view full review
I left off the pasta and used this recipe for Foccacia Bread. If you 've ever had California...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2002 by TOBYSGIRL   view full review
absolutely delicious! i made this for my hubby and his little brother. my brother in law was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2003 by MNSPJE   view full review
Great recipe!. I would not use this much olive oil-it was a bit oily for our taste- maybe cut...

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