Best Pasta Cruda Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER PASTA WITH SALSA CRUDA

Steps:

• In a large pasta serving bowl, mix together the olives, tomatoes, mint, capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, orange zest and olive oil. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Stir and lightly press the ingredients with the back of the spoon to incorporate flavors. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to a day.
• Just before serving, cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Remove the garlic clove from the pasta sauce. Drain the pasta and while still steaming hot, place the pasta on top of the cold sauce. Let sit for a minute before tossing the pasta. Top with grated Parmesan and serve.

SUMMER TOMATO-CORN SALSA CRUDA (RAW SAUCE) FOR PASTA

Steps:

• Crush garlic in garlic press or mortar and mash with salt to create a paste. Add the olive oil and mix well.
• Chop tomatoes in 1/2-inch cubes. Add them with juices to garlic mixture in large bowl.
• Use a small, sharp knife to cut the corn kernels from the cob. Add to the bowl.
• Finely chop basil and parsley. Add to bowl, along with lots of pepper. Add chopped jalapenos, if desired. Mix well, cover, and let stand at room temperature while cooking pasta. For the most flavor, let the sauce stand longer (1-3 hours), but do not refrigerate.
• Cook 1 pound of your favorite pasta, drain, and toss with sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan or your favorite cheese or cheese substitute, if desired (I don't think it needs any).

PASTA WITH SALSA CRUDA DI POMODORO

Steps:

• Place chopped tomatoes in a colander and let drain for several minutes, stirring at least once.
• Transfer the tomatoes to a large serving bowl and combine with remaining ingredients, except pasta and cheese.
• Let stand at room temperature until the pasta is ready.
• Cook pasta in a large pan with 3 qts.
• water until al dente, about 9 to 11 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Fold the pasta into the tomato sauce and serve at once.
• If desired, offer the Parmesan as a condiment at the table.

PASTA AND TOMATO "CRUDA" WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Choose very ripe tomatoes. Peel the tomatoes by submerging in boiling water for 30 seconds after scoring the end with a knife and removing the core. Refresh the tomatoes in ice water, remove the skin, cut the tomatoes in half and squeeze out the seeds. Cut them into 1/2 inch dice and set aside.
• Prepare the remaining ingredients and set aside to have ready for the final assembly of the dish.
• Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the salt and reboil before adding the pasta. Cook according to the package directions, about 10 minutes or until al dente. Immediately drain the pasta and place into a large serving bowl.
• Add the oil to the cooked pasta and toss well. Now add the ingredients in quick succession: tomatoes, red pepper, basil, salt and pepper. Toss everything together and incorporate well.
• Top with optional ricotta salata cheese.

SALSA CRUDA FOR PASTA (OR ANYTHING)

Steps:

• 1. Mash together tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves and chopped basil. 2. Let sit while you cook pasta, then fish out garlic and toss (add some pasta-cooking water if necessary). 3. Garnish with more chopped basil.

PASTA SHELLS WITH SALSA CRUDA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes, omitting salt and fat. Combine tomatoes, oil, vinegar, garlic and pepper in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add pasta to tomato mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in green onion and remaining ingredients.

PASTA SHELLS WITH SALSA CRUDA

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta in boiling water 8 minutes, omitting salt and fat.
• 2. Combine tomatoes, oil, vinegar, garlic and pepper in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• 3. Add pasta tomato mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in green onions and remaining ingredients.

PASTA CRUDA

Steps:

• Mix all sauce ingredients (everything but pasta and almonds) well and set aside while pasta is prepared according to package directions.
• Toast almonds.
• When pasta is proper temperature (warm, not hot), add to sauce in a large bowl, then add almonds and toss all together.