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Spaghetti Arrabbiata Recipe

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This Spaghetti Arrabbiata recipe features a spicy, flavorful tomato sauce made with fresh and pureed tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes, served over perfectly cooked pasta. The sauce is simmered to develop deep flavors, then partially blended for a vibrant texture and garnished with fresh herbs for a classic Italian dish that’s both easy to prepare and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 6 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped or minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 container tomato puree (about 24 ounces)
  • 1½ cups roughly chopped fresh tomatoes (any type)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Pasta & Garnish

  • 1 16-ounce package spaghetti (or penne, linguini, gnocchi, or your favorite pasta)
  • Fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped, to taste
  • Fresh basil, to taste (optional)
  • Olive oil, for tossing pasta after cooking

Instructions

  1. Sauté aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Add the garlic and oregano, cooking for an additional 1 minute to release their aroma. Then add the fresh tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Simmer sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the tomato puree, salt, pepper, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
  3. Slow simmer uncovered: Remove the lid and continue to simmer the sauce for 30 more minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pot, allowing it to thicken and intensify in flavor.
  4. Blend sauce: Use an immersion blender to pulse the sauce to your preferred consistency—some prefer a partially blended sauce with chunks for texture, others a fully smooth sauce. Taste and adjust salt and spice levels as needed. Keep sauce warm over low heat while you prepare the pasta.
  5. Cook pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  6. Serve: Plate the pasta and generously ladle the Arrabbiata sauce over it. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optionally fresh basil for added aroma and freshness.

Notes

  • You can use penne, linguini, gnocchi, or your favorite pasta as an alternative to spaghetti.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the sauce according to your preference.
  • The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Partially blending the sauce keeps a nice texture, but fully blending also works well if you prefer a smooth sauce.
  • Use fresh herbs for garnish to enhance the dish’s flavor and presentation.

Keywords: Spaghetti Arrabbiata, Spicy Pasta Sauce, Italian Pasta Recipe, Easy Arrabbiata Sauce, Vegetarian Pasta

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