Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Checca Sauce

Name: Checca Sauce
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: One 12-ounce container cherry tomatoes (halved); 3 scallions (white and pale green parts only, coarsely chopped); 2 cloves garlic; One 1-ounce piece Parmesan cheese (coarsely chopped); 8 fresh basil leaves (torn); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)

8 MINPrep Time

3Servings

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

This sauce is easy to make, super fresh and light, and can be used in a number of different ways. I like to serve it tossed with spaghettini or angel hair pasta.

Checca Sauce

Servings

Prep Time

8 minutes

Ingredients

One 12-ounce container cherry tomatoes (halved)
3 scallions (white and pale green parts only, coarsely chopped)
2 cloves garlic
One 1-ounce piece Parmesan cheese (coarsely chopped)
8 fresh basil leaves (torn)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)

Instructions

In the bowl of food processor, pulse the first 6 ingredients just until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped (do not purée). Transfer the sauce to a large bowl. Season with the salt.
Toss the sauce immediately with your choice of freshly cooked pasta or serve on the side of your favorite meats.