Best 10 Spaghetti With Checca Sauce Recipes

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Spaghetti with checca sauce is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Checca sauce is a versatile sauce that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great way to use up leftover vegetables or meat. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI WITH CHECCA SAUCE



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This appealing, meatless main dish from Angela Strother of Gainesville, Florida is full of cheesy, tomato flavor. "If you want it saucier, add a bit of the reserved pasta water," Angela suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces uncooked spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small tomatoes, quartered
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
5 fresh basil leaves
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Dash salt and pepper
2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the oil, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, onions, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until coarsely chopped. , Drain spaghetti and place in a bowl. Add the tomato mixture, mozzarella cheese and water; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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!

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tomatoes, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup olive oil
salt to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound pasta

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.4 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 76.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SPAGHETTINI WITH CHECCA SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces spaghettini or angel hair pasta
4 scallions (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (12-ounce container) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (1-ounce) piece Parmesan, coarsely chopped
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the next 7 ingredients in a food processor. Pulse just until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped (do not puree).
  • Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and fresh mozzarella in a large bowl. Add some of the reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup) if the sauce looks dry. Serve immediately.

SPAGHETTINI WITH CHECCA SAUCE



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I saw this recipe on Everyday Italian and simply had to try it right away! I am so glad I did too, because it was fabulous! It is a no cook sauce and all the ingredients are fresh, so easy and so light you will hardly believe it! I can easily see this sauce use on bruchetta, or as an accompiment served with crackers. I hope you will enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta
4 scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
12 ounces container cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ounce piece parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped
8 -10 fresh basil leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often.
  • Meanwhile, combine the next 7 ingredients in a food processor.
  • Pulse just until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped (do not puree).
  • Drain pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
  • Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and fresh mozzarella in a large bowl.
  • Add some of the reserved water (about 1/4 cup) if the sauce looks dry.
  • Serve immeidately.
  • Serves 4.

SPAGHETTINI WITH CHECCA SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces spaghettini or angel hair pasta
4 scallions (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (12-ounce container) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (1-ounce) piece Parmesan, coarsely chopped
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the next 7 ingredients in a food processor. Pulse just until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped (do not puree).
  • Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and fresh mozzarella in a large bowl. Add some of the reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup) if the sauce looks dry. Serve immediately.

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED ARTICHOKES



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Lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan and basil come together for a silky and vibrant sauce that makes this weeknight-friendly pasta sing. The addition of roasted artichoke hearts adds texture and complements the zestiness of the dish. There's no better time than a weeknight to embrace canned or frozen artichoke hearts, as they are immensely less work than whole fresh ones, and they roast beautifully - and effortlessly - in a hot oven. Holding onto that salty, starchy pasta water is key to ensuring that each spaghetti noodle is enveloped in the lemony sauce; use it judiciously to emulsify the sauce as you quickly toss it.

Provided by Naz Deravian

Categories     dinner, lunch, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound frozen halved artichoke hearts (thawed in a strainer), or 2 (14-ounce) cans halved artichoke hearts in water, drained
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
6 ounces Parmesan, very finely grated
1 large lemon, zested (about 1/2 heaping teaspoon) and juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup torn basil leaves, plus more for garnishing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Gently pat the artichoke hearts with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Place the artichoke hearts in a mound in the center of the baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt, season with pepper and gently toss to combine. Scatter the artichoke hearts in an even layer and roast for 20 minutes. Flip the hearts and roast for an additional 10 minutes, until browned and a little crisp around the edges.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package directions.
  • While the pasta cooks, in a serving dish large enough to accommodate the spaghetti, add the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the lemon zest; toss to combine. Add the lemon juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil; stir to combine. The mixture should resemble a thick paste.
  • Place the serving dish next to the pasta pot. Scoop out and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of it over the Parmesan-lemon mixture; stir to thin out the mixture a little.
  • Using tongs, lift out some of the spaghetti (with its cooking water still clinging to it) and transfer to the Parmesan-lemon mixture; quickly toss and drag the spaghetti in a circular motion around the dish to incorporate the sauce. Repeat until you have transferred and tossed all of the spaghetti.
  • Add the butter, basil and 1 tablespoon of the pasta water to the spaghetti, and keep tossing until you have a silky sauce clinging to it. Add more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
  • Top with the roasted artichokes, a little more black pepper and torn basil, and serve.

SPAGHETTI ALLA CHECCA



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This is a light refreshing -- an almost no cook meal for hot days! The only work involved here is cooking the pasta.

Provided by Holiday1234

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb pasta
1 can peeled and diced tomatoes
8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, small diced
2 teaspoons fresh chopped basil
2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano
2 teaspoons fresh chopped marjoram
1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
  • Add a tablespoon of salt and the pasta.
  • Be sure all the strands are submerged.
  • While that cooks combine tomatoes, mozzarella and herbs.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan until smoking hot.
  • Pour over the tomato mixture.
  • When pasta is done, drain and add to the tomato mixture.
  • Toss until well coated.
  • Cover bowl and let stand about 2 minutes so the cheese begins to melts.

CHECCA SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Summer

Yield makes about 3 cups; serves 4 over a pound of a pasta as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12-ounce) bag of cherry tomatoes, halved
3 scallions (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 (1-ounce) piece of Parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped
8 fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, Parmesan, basil, and oil just until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped (do not purée). Transfer the sauce to a large bowl. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper to taste. Toss the sauce immediately with your choice of freshly cooked pasta.

CHECCA



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This recipe was originally meant to be a sauce for pasta. I was trying to replicate a recipe from a local restaurant. It is so good on slices of Italian bread.

Provided by Sharon Denise

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 tomatoes, seeded and diced
½ cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and garlic together in a large non-reactive bowl; season with salt.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let mixture sit at room temperature until the flavors meld, 2 to 10 hours.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into the tomato mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ADI GIOVANETTI'S PASTA ALLA CHECCA (LINGUINE WITH FRESH HERBS)



Adi Giovanetti's Pasta Alla Checca (Linguine with fresh herbs) image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     easy, quick, pastas, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 16-ounce can imported Italian tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch arugula (see note)
1/2 pound grated pecorino Romano cheese
1 pound linguine or spaghettini or other thin pasta
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, saute the chopped onion in the olive oil until onion is just golden brown. Remove from heat and add the tomatoes, juice and all. Crush the tomatoes slightly with a fork. Return to low heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened. Taste for seasoning and add salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
  • While the sauce is cooking, wash and dry the arugula, discarding thick stems. Cut into thin ribbons and set aside.
  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add salt if desired and when water reboils, add pasta. Stir vigorously with a long-handled wooden spoon or fork to separate pasta strands and bring water quickly back to a boil.
  • When pasta is done, drain quickly and turn into a warm serving bowl. Remove sauce from fire and add the arugola, stirring to mix well. Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with half the pecorino cheese. Serve immediately, passing the rest of the cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 494, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 644 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they have fewer seeds and less water.
  • If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes. Be sure to drain them well before using.
  • Add a little bit of sugar to the sauce to help balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will help the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti with checca sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, and basil, and it is simmered until it is thick and flavorful. The sauce is then tossed with cooked spaghetti and served with grated Parmesan cheese. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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