italian essentials: spicy arrabbiata sauce

Name: Italian Essentials: Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, thinly sliced; 14 ounce(s) diced tomatoes (1 can); 3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth; 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried variety; 1 teaspoon(s) parsley, dried variety; 1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - white pepper, freshly ground, to taste; ## OPTIONAL ITEMS; 1/2 pound(s) cooked ground italian sausage… yummy; - fresh-baked crusty italian bread; - freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Apr 2, 2018

This Arrabbiata sauce is easy/peasy to make. My Aunt Josephine could whip it up, and have it on the table with a steaming bowl of pasta in under 30 minutes. Ah, how I miss those days. It is just a simple tomato sauce infused with onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes. As I have said before, some of the best-tasting recipes, are the simplest to make. In addition, it is a versatile recipe that can be used on everything from pasta to pizza. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
14 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock, not broth
1 teaspoon oregano, dried variety
1 teaspoon parsley, dried variety
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- white pepper, freshly ground, to taste
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1/2 pound cooked ground italian sausage… yummy
- fresh-baked crusty italian bread
- freshly grated parmesan cheese

How To Make italian essentials: spicy arrabbiata sauce

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need a good saucepan that is large enough to hold all the ingredients. Some people prefer this sauce smooth. If that is your choice, then you will need an immersion blender, or food processor.
Step 3

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

Chop the onions, and thinly slice the garlic.
Step 5

Add the olive oil into a saucepan, over medium heat.
Step 6

Add the onions, and the garlic into the saucepan.
Step 7

Cook and stir until the onions, soften, and begin taking on a bit of color, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 8

Add the remainder of the ingredients (except the salt, and pepper), and reduce the heat until the sauce is slowly simmering.
Step 9

Allow to gently simmer for about 15 – 20 minutes.
Step 10

Chef’s Note: As the sauce is simmering, taste and season with some salt and pepper.
Step 11

Chef’s Note: If you are using the precooked ground Italian sausage, add it in halfway through the simmering process. However, if you are planning to blend the sauce to make it smooth, do not add the sausage until after the blending.
Step 12

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 13

Serve with just about any kind of pasta, or use it as a sauce for a nice pizza. Let your imagination go wild. Enjoy.
Step 14

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