Bucatini Fra Diavolo Recipe
Bucatini Fra Diavolo is a spicy Italian pasta dish featuring bucatini noodles cooked in a tomato-based sauce with shrimp and chili. The dish is known for its robust heat from the red chili paste and the savory sweetness of crushed tomatoes, creating a rich and flavorful sauce that clings to the thick bucatini. Here's how to bring this classic recipe to your kitchen.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Shrimp
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
Cook the Bucatini
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
Make the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add red chili paste and cook for another minute. Then, add the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
Shrimp Cooking
Cook the Shrimp
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the sauce. Drizzle with lemon juice and cook for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked bucatini to the skillet with the sauce and shrimp. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Plate and Garnish
Serve the bucatini fra diavolo in bowls. Top with torn fresh basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!