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    Published: Jan 22, 2014 · Modified: Nov 21, 2018 by Kadee

    Alla Checca

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    A plate of pasta topped with a fresh checca sauce

    I love pasta! I do! I just lovely love it! It maybe loaded with carbs that go straight to my lover handles but I just love it. I would never survive a low carb diet. I eat healthy in many ways and choose whole grain pasta’s, brown rice, whole wheat bread and all that whole stuff, but I will never be able to give up my pasta. (or chocolate for that matter). It just isn’t going to happen and it’s who I am. But pasta isn’t all that bad. In fact it can be quite refreshing with real herbs, garden tomatoes and a light sauce… heaven!

    An overhead shot of pasta all checca with text written at the side

     

    Pasta alla checca on a blue plate with basil

    So today I wanted to share with you CHECCA. Have you ever heard of it? Sometimes you will hear it at restaurants…a pasta with a checca topping- Pasta Alla Checca. I’ve even ordered chicken topped with checca- Chicken Alla Checca. The “checca “ portion is what we are making today. Checca is a simple Italian topping that is made from fresh tomatoes, minced garlic, evoo, salt and pepper. Those ingredients are minced and chopped and mixed then left to marinate for a few hours. When served, add in a few chopped basil leaves with some shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese.

    A close up of checca sauce on a spoon

    Two blue plates of pasta alla checca

    The flavors are incredible rich and fresh. Toss this combination with plain pasta or a little alfredo sauce. For this dish I used my favorite alfredo sauce by Desi. Or try garnishing your bowl of pasta with grilled chicken and the checca and your done. I love to make a large batch and keep it in the fridge to add to salads through the week. I feel like checca is to the Italians as Pico de Gallo is to Mexican cuisine. I’d take both any day. Fresh real ingredients make a simple dish so satisfying. You should give it a try! Hope you enjoy.

    A close up of pasta alla checca

    Pasta alla checca on a table with a wooden spoon

    Pasta Alla Checca

    Alla Checca

    An uncooked fresh tomato sauce that's perfect for pasta!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 111kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 3 Vine-Ripe Tomatoes
    • 2-3 Cloves of Garlic
    • 5-6 Basil Leaves
    • 3 Tablespoon EVOO
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Parmesan Cheese

    Instructions

    • Chop up your tomatoes to bite sized pieces.
    • Mince your garlic.
    • Place EVOO, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper mixed in an airtight container and allow to marinated for a few hours. (If not possible may use immediately, but the flavors are better over time).
    • When ready to serve, chop some basil leaves.
    • Toss checca, basil, and some parmesan cheese with plain pasta or pasta with an alfredo sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 13.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Hiiii says

      July 01, 2021 at 8:22 am

      This was delicious. I'm 14 and it was easy to make. Everyone in my family enjoyed it. I've made a lot of pasta recipes, and I think everyone liked this one the most by far. We had it warm, but I think its better cooled.

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    2. Ivana says

      March 17, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      I am on a diet right now...and struggling big time when it comes to pasta...miss it lots! This looks pretty healthy and once a week never killed anyone (I hope)

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      • Aubrey says

        March 18, 2014 at 9:53 am

        Thanks Ivana! Aren't diets so hard.. and of course all the pasta is taken away! Well when your off your diet, this is a lovely dish and really not to heavy. The fresh tomatoes and herbs really make it wonderful.

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