This vibrant vermicelli dish features a “no-cook” sauce that relies on the residual heat of freshly cooked pasta to gently warm the ingredients without breaking the eggs. The base is a creamy, tangy mixture of sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and a hint of lemon juice. While the original tags suggest a vegan option, this specific recipe utilizes eggs and Parmesan cheese for richness and texture, creating a dish closer to a cold or room-temperature pasta salad with a silky coating. It is perfect for warm evenings when you want to avoid heating up the kitchen with a heavy tomato sauce. The combination of briny tomatoes, fresh herbs, and rich cheese provides a complex flavor profile that is both refreshing and satisfying. Serve it as a light main course or a substantial side dish for a summer barbecue.
Vermicelli With No-Cook Tomato Sauce
Description
This vibrant vermicelli dish features a "no-cook" sauce that relies on the residual heat of freshly cooked pasta to gently warm the ingredients without breaking the eggs. The base is a creamy, tangy mixture of sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and a hint of lemon juice. While the original tags suggest a vegan option, this specific recipe utilizes eggs and Parmesan cheese for richness and texture, creating a dish closer to a cold or room-temperature pasta salad with a silky coating. It is perfect for warm evenings when you want to avoid heating up the kitchen with a heavy tomato sauce. The combination of briny tomatoes, fresh herbs, and rich cheese provides a complex flavor profile that is both refreshing and satisfying. Serve it as a light main course or a substantial side dish for a summer barbecue.Ingredients
Directions
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Cook the vermicelli or thin spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
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Drain the pasta but do not rinse it; keep it hot.
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In a large serving bowl, whisk together the eggs, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, reserved olive oil, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
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Immediately add the hot, drained pasta to the egg mixture in the bowl.
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Toss the pasta vigorously and quickly to coat it evenly with the sauce, allowing the residual heat to slightly thicken the egg mixture without scrambling it.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 44.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.8g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
- Sodium 32.5mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.4g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 3.5g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
