Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce
Spicy arrabbiata sauce is a fiery Italian tomato sauce made with garlic, chili peppers, and herbs. It’s bold, zesty, and perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping breadsticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups (serves 4–6)
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes (or 1 fresh chili pepper, chopped)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (or equivalent fresh tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chili flakes (or fresh chili) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Add crushed tomatoes and stir well.
- Season with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust chili amount to control spice level.
- Add a splash of red wine for richness.
- Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or capers add Mediterranean flair.
- For oil-free, sauté garlic and chili in vegetable broth instead.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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