Checca Sauce

Bursting with vibrant flavors and ready in just 10 minutes, Checca Sauce is your go-to no-cook Italian condiment for effortless summer meals. Featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, and a touch of minced garlic, this uncooked sauce is beautifully balanced with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a hint of seasoning. Optional additions like creamy fresh mozzarella or a pinch of red chili flakes elevate it further, making it as versatile as it is delicious. Whether tossed with pasta, spread over crusty bread, or paired with grilled proteins, Checca Sauce is a fresh, wholesome way to savor the taste of seasonal ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, this recipe requires zero stove time while delivering maximum flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 100 grams Fresh mozzarella (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cool water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size, and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them. Add the minced garlic to the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Stack the fresh basil leaves, roll them tightly into a cigar shape, and slice them into thin ribbons (a technique known as chiffonade). Add the basil ribbons to the bowl.

Step 5

Optional step: If using fresh mozzarella, cut it into small cubes (about 1 cm) and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

Step 6

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the tomato mixture. Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using.

Step 7

Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to crush the tomatoes.

Step 8

Let the Checca Sauce sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Use the sauce immediately by tossing it with your favorite cooked pasta, spreading it over toasted bread, or as a topping for grilled proteins. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(678.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	888.8

Total Fat 78.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 71.4mg	0%
Sodium 3016.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 26.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 619.4mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1317.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.1%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 11.4%