Jul 14 2026

Arrabiata Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Spicy marinara with provolone & mozzarella topped with roasted red peppers and sweet Italian sausage

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Ingredients

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Sauce

Method

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 1

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Spices

    Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, cooking for another minute.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Tomatoes

    Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Finish the Sauce

    Finally, stir in the chopped fresh basil, remove from heat, and set the sauce aside.

Cooking the Pasta and Sausage

  1. 5

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 6

    Cook the Sausage

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sweet Italian sausage links until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and slice into rounds.

Combining and Baking

  1. 7

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the arrabiata sauce, making sure all the pasta is well coated.

  2. 8

    Layer the Dish

    In a baking dish, create a layer of the pasta and sauce mixture. Top with sliced sausage, then sprinkle the provolone and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top.

  3. 9

    Add Roasted Peppers

    Arrange the sliced roasted red peppers on top of the cheese layer.

  4. 10

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the dish for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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