Arrabiata Sauce
Arrabiata Sauce is a bold, fiery delight that brings the heart of Italian cuisine to your kitchen in just 50 minutes. The rich, velvety texture of the tomato base is perfectly balanced by the kick of red chili flakes, creating a symphony of flavors that’s both comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper see note
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper plus more to taste
- 10 large basil leaves torn
- 8 oz pasta for serving
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Once shimmering, add onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Break the tomatoes with a spoon or spatula and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and allow sauce to simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until slightly thickened. If serving with pasta, begin preparing pasta according to package instructions after about 15 minutes of simmering.
- Add torn basil leaves and stir well. Taste-test and add more salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately over warm pasta topped with parmesan cheese (if desired) or allow to cool and store for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 516kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 785mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 4mg
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