5 from 12 votes
Spaghetti Arrabbiata
Spaghetti Arrabbiata is a spicy pasta dish featuring spaghetti tossed in a vibrant sauce made from sautéed onions, garlic, and a mix of crushed red chili flakes, oregano, and fresh basil. Whole peeled tomatoes are cooked down to a thick sauce, seasoned with salt and pepper, then combined with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for added richness. The resulting dish has a balanced heat and herbal aroma with a satisfying tomato base. It makes a lively vegetarian main course.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
338 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 white onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/4 cup basil roughly chopped, fresh
- 2-3 teaspoons red chili flakes crushed
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is boiling, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Mix in the tomato, basil, red chili flakes, oregano, salt and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes then use a potato masher to mash down the tomato chunks as much as possible.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the Parmesan until it is fully melted then add the spaghetti and toss until all of the pasta is fully coated.
- Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Notes
- Store leftover pasta with sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze leftovers in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
796mg
(33%)
Potassium
574mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
716IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
244mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 796mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 716IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.