Jul 13 2026
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Pasta Arrabbiata Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Pasta with a spicy tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add 400g of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making Sauce

  1. 3

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. 5

    Add Spices

    Stir in 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes, and cook for another 30 seconds.

  4. 6

    Add Tomatoes

    Pour in 800g of canned crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine.

  5. 7

    Season Sauce

    Add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 8

    Finish Sauce

    Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil and remove from heat.

Combining

  1. 9

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Plate the pasta and sprinkle with 50g of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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