Jun 09 2026

Arrabiata Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Spicy red tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 1

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes

    Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes

    Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, including their juices. Use a wooden spoon to break them up into smaller pieces.

  4. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Stir in the salt, black pepper, and sugar. The sugar helps to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.

  6. 6

    Add Fresh Basil

    Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the chopped fresh basil and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed.

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