Fra Diavolo Sauce
User Reviews
4.6
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people (½ cup servings)
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Fra Diavolo Sauce
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This fra diavolo sauce is a spicy Italian tomato sauce made with fresh or canned tomatoes, red chili flakes, and oregano. It pairs perfectly with pasta and seafood!
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons red chili flakes Use less for a milder sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 garlic cloves, diced
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes (diced) or 28oz can diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Instructions
- Add the oil, onions, chili flakes and salt to a large, shallow pan. (Use a 12" pan or larger, see recipe notes.)Cook the onions over medium heat until they begin to brown (~5 min). Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes, water, and oregano to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer the tomatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until most of the water has evaporated and the sauce has thickened.Taste the sauce and add more chili flakes, salt, or oregano if desired. Simmer 1-2 more minutes if you added more seasoning.Serve immediately along with fresh pasta or with seafood, refrigerate and use within 4-6 days, or freeze and use within a year.
Notes
- Yields: ~2 cups tomato sauce.
- Pan Size: Some readers have reported that their 12" pans were too small for the volume of sauce. You may find a heavy Dutch oven works best for you, although I've always had success with my 12" carbon steel pan.
- Smoother Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes: Canned tomatoes are peeled, and will yield a smoother sauce with less texture. If you’re using fresh tomatoes and want an extra-smooth marinara, you have two options:
- Peel the tomatoes first. Use a knife to mark an X on each tomato, and then blanch them in boiling water until the tomato peel loosens (~15-30 seconds). Peel, and then proceed with the recipe. Crush tomatoes with your hands instead of dicing.
- Blend the sauce. After cooking, add the sauce to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend the peels into the sauce.
- Varieties of tomatoes: For the thickest sauce, use San Marzano tomatoes (or other varieties of Roma tomatoes). However, this recipe works well with juicy tomatoes also.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
178mg
(7%)
Potassium
609mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2186IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people (½ cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2186IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
21 reviews
Excellent
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