arrabbiata sauce

Texas, TX
Updated on Mar 21, 2012

Wonderful spicey flavor! Great over homemade meatballs or chicken, shrimp or just all by it's yummy self!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 28 oz cans tomatoes, canned italian style with juice
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

How To Make arrabbiata sauce

  • Step 1
    Tomato Sauce Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and their juices, bring to a boil. Add tomato paste stir well reduce the heat to medium-low and add the basil. Simmer to blend the flavors, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the hot pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce, lemon juice,sugar, parsley, vinegar and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lightly thickened, at least 15 and up to 40 minutes. The longer it simmers, the hotter the sauce. If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a little water.
  • Step 3
    Just before serving, stir in the parsley. Serve hot, over your favorite pasta. Shown here with Bowtie Pasta and Chicken Parmesan.

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