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Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe (Spicy Spaghetti Sauce)

Best Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe (Spicy Spaghetti Sauce) - or Sugo all’arrabiata in Italian, is made with sweet San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 609 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti or pasta of choice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes or whole chili pepper
  • 1 ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes whole
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt to taste
  • 8 leaves fresh basil torn (can also use fresh Italian parsley)
  • Optional- Freshly grated Parmigiano cheese or parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, whole chili peppers, or chili pepper flakes, and heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. 
  2. Add the canned tomatoes. Crush the whole tomatoes with the side of a wooden spoon. You can also break them up before adding them to the pan. Cook on low for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens—season with a pinch of salt. 
  3. Bring water to a boil in a 6 qt. pot. Season with salt. Add the spaghetti and give it a quick stir with your pasta tool.
  4. Drain the spaghetti when cooked to al dente according to package instructions, drain, and toss quickly in the saucepan. toss the Spaghetti Arrabiata Pasta for 3 to 4 minutes until the spaghetti is well coated with the pasta sauce. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and serve garnished with fresh basil and cheese, if desired. Serve hot!

Notes

  • Cook Pasta Perfectly. Make sure to salt the water to flavor the pasta from the inside out. Only cook until al dente. Read:  How Long to Boil Spaghetti Pasta Perfectly Every Time. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 609kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 100g (33%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 286mg (12%) Potassium 863mg (25%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 776IU (16%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 609

% Daily Value*

Calories 609kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 100g 33%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Potassium 863mg 18%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 776IU 16%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.