Mi Amor Spicy Pasta

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5

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    404 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Mi Amor Spicy Pasta

This homemade spicy arrabbiata sauce is made with chopped calabrian chilies for the perfect amount of heat, tossed with fresh pasta and topped with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh basil. This is the perfect spicy pasta recipe!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 8 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon calabrian chilies crushed
  • 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
  • (2) ounce cans whole tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt (add more to taste)
  • 8 basil cut into ribbons or chopped, fresh leaves
  • 1 to 1 1/2 lb pasta of choice
  • Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Instructions

  1. Place a large, heavy sauce pot over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and garlic. Cook slowly for 1 minute. Have the ingredients on hand to add them immediately so the garlic doesn't become too browned.
  2. Add the tomato paste, Calabrian chilies, red chili flakes, and salt. There are two ways to crush the whole canned tomatoes -- you can do it by hand or with a wooden spoon or you may add the entire can to a blender and puree until smooth. Add the tomatoes to the pot and cook for 20 minutes. Taste for seasonings and more salt as needed.
  3. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain. You may reserve a little pasta water just in case you desire a thinner sauce.
  4. Add fresh basil to the sauce. Toss the pasta with the diavola sauce. When serving, top with freshly grated Parmigiano-reggiano cheese.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Pasta Cookbook by Missy Robbins. Here are the adaptions...
  • I hope you love it!
  • Whole Tomatoes: I suggest using San Marzano Whole Tomatoes, if at all possible, or good quality canned whole tomatoes.
  • Garlic: Use fresh garlic, if at all possible, for the best flavor payoff.
  • Crushed Calabrian Chilies: My favorite brand is Tutto Calabria crushed calabrian chilies. I bought this jar at Queen Creek Olive Mill in Arizona but can be found on Amazon or at local specialty grocery stores or World Market.
  • Red Chili Flakes: Add more complex spiciness to the sauce so add more depending on preference.
  • Salt: Add salt in increments and taste to ensure the right amount of salt.
  • Changed the amount of olive oil from 1/2 cup to 1/3 cup.
  • Changed the amount of garlic from 14 cloves to 8. 
  • Reduced the amount of tomato paste.
  • Used fresh basil instead of fennel seed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 404kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 685mg (29%) Potassium 311mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 393IU (8%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 404kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 685mg 29%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 393IU 8%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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