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Spicy tomato sauce served in a bowl
Zesty and spicy tomato sauce

Spicy Tomato Sauce (Arrabbiata Style)

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes
This isn't just plain pizza sauce. It's an 'Arrabbiata' style sauce that marries the natural umami of tomatoes with the fiery kick of chili. The secret lies in concentrating the tomatoes' natural sugars: slow cooking evaporates the water, intensifying the flavor.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 90 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot with Boiling Water: For peeling tomatoes.
  • Skillet: For reducing the sauce.

Instructions

1 ✓

Score an 'X' on the bottom of the tomatoes, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then shock in ice water. Peel and dice.

Tip: Thermal shock separates the skin from the flesh.
2 ✓

Finely chop the onion and slice the chili. Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent.

Tip: Cook slowly to coax out sweetness without burning.
3 ✓

Add crushed garlic and chili. Fry for 30 seconds, then add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar.

Tip: Sugar helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
4 ✓

Simmer on medium heat for 15-20 minutes until most of the liquid evaporates and the sauce thickens.

Tip: Reduction concentrates flavor.
5 ✓

Tear in fresh basil leaves and remove from heat.

Tip: Never cook basil for long; it loses its aroma and turns black.

Recipe FAQ

The tomatoes are too sour.
This is common with off-season tomatoes. A pinch of brown sugar (or even baking soda, used carefully) helps neutralize the acidity.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ripe Tomatoes
  • 1 small Red Onion
  • 1 pc Fresh Chili Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 5 leaves Fresh Basil