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Arrabbiata in a black rimmed bowl with bread on a grey side plate and mustard napkin on the side.

Arrabbiata Sauce

By: Deborah
This classic arrabbiata sauce recipe brings the heat with spicy chilli, fresh tomatoes, and garlic. Perfect for pasta, this Italian favourite is quick to make and packs a punch. Serve over penne or your favourite pasta!
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
TOTAL: 30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes (we like a nice heat to it!)
  • 400 g (14 oz) tin plum or chopped tomatoes (San Marzano is the best!)
  • 2 medium vine tomatoes roughly chopped (or 8 baby cherry/plum tomatoes, halved)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 200 g (3 ⅓ cups) pasta of your choice fresh or dried
  • parmesan freshly grated, to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan on a medium to low heat and add the garlic. Fry for 1 minute and then add the chopped onion and chilli flakes and fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the tin of tomatoes and break them down (if they’re plum tomatoes) and fresh tomatoes, season the sauce, to taste. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions, drain and add to the tomato sauce (we like penne or rigatoni pasta for this recipe).
  • Serve with the freshly grated parmesan, and enjoy with bread of your choice to soak up all of the lovely spicy tomato sauce!!

Notes

  • Herbs and seasonings - add a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley for a herbal twist. For extra depth, a small amount of fresh oregano or Italian seasoning also works well.
  • Protein and vegetable additions - add grilled chicken, prawns or sausage for a heartier dish. You can also add courgette or mushrooms for texture and flavour.
  • Double the recipe for this arrabbiata sauce if you want leftovers for lunch the next day or another evening meal during the week.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 1002mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1556IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS 30 minute meal, freezable, make ahead, spicy sauce for pasta, spicy tomato sauce recipe, tomato sauce, vegetarian
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