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Spicy Arrabbiata tomato sauce served with pasta
Rich and flavorful spicy tomato sauce

Spicy Arrabbiata Tomato Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Inspired by the Italian 'Sugo all'Arrabbiata', where the sweetness of tomatoes meets the 'angry' heat of chili peppers. The secret to a good tomato sauce is patience: allowing the water content to evaporate so the natural sugars concentrate. Fresh basil adds the crowning touch of freshness at the end.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 95 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Grater

Instructions

1 ✓

If using fresh tomatoes, blanch, peel, and dice them. Grate the garlic.

Tip: Removing the skin results in a smoother texture as the cellulose in the skin doesn't break down. (Texture improvement).
2 ✓

Heat the oil in a pan, then sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.

Tip: Capsaicin in chili is fat-soluble, so the oil infuses with the heat. (Flavor extraction).
3 ✓

Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer over medium heat for 20-25 minutes.

Tip: Salt helps break down cell walls, allowing the tomatoes to soften faster. (Osmosis).
4 ✓

When the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and stir in the torn basil leaves.

Tip: Basil's essential oils are heat-sensitive, so add them only at the very end. (Aroma preservation).

Recipe FAQ

It's too acidic.
Tomato acidity varies by variety. Use the brown sugar listed in the recipe or a pinch of baking soda to neutralize it.
It's too runny.
Simmer longer without the lid to reduce the liquid.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ripe tomatoes (or high-quality whole peeled canned tomatoes)
  • 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar