Easy Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce
This is my go-to arrabbiata sauce — bold, garlicky, and just spicy enough to wake up your taste buds. It's based on pantry ingredients and comes together in about 25 minutes, with a thick texture that clings to pasta.
Equipment
Ingredients
Yield: About 3 cups, enough for 1 pound pasta
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium finely chopped onion
- 3-4 finely chopped or grated garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons crushed red chili pepper for a spicy sauce. Add or more/less to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 28-ounce (795 g) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) tomato paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar optional* see note below
For serving:
- Cooked pasta such as penne, rigatoni or your favorite shape
- Grated pecorino Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Put a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Pour in 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil then add 1 medium finely chopped onionCook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, 3-4 minutes.
- Add 3-4 finely chopped or grated garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons crushed red chili pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano black pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes, just until the garlic releases its fragrance. Add the tomato paste and stir in the seasoned oil for about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon granulated sugar.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium. Cover the pan and cook 15 minutes. If the sauce doesn't seem thick, simmer uncovered 5-10 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your taste
- Serve over hot, cooked pasta and plenty of grated pecorino Romano cheese.
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Notes
- Omit the sugar if desired. Taste your tomatoes for sweetness as canned tomatoes can vary in ripeness.
- To store the sauce, pack into jars or other airtight container and refrigerate up to a week or freeze one month.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSodium: 950mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
