What is the best type of pasta to use?

Arrabiata is traditionally served over penne pasta, but you can truly choose any variety of pasta. In our house, we love spaghetti noodles.

Is this recipe gluten free?

Arrabiata is traditionally served over penne pasta, but you can choose any variety of pasta. In our house, we love spaghetti noodles.

Can I make this vegan?

Absolutely! Just omit the parmesan or use a vegan parmesan alternative.

Can I use fresh tomatoes in this recipe?

This recipe really is best with canned San Marzano tomatoes. These tomatoes are picked at the height of their season and canned within hours. They offer a juicy, intensely rich flavor that you can’t always replicate with fresh tomatoes.

What do you mean “good quality” olive oil?

Make sure you get ‘extra virgin’ olive oil, not ‘light’ or ‘refined’ olive oil. Extra virgin means the oil was retrieved after the first press of the olives. It is the least refined and generally highest quality. The organic EVOO from Costco is ranked really high on consumer reports and it’s the one I always use!

Spaghetti Arrabiata

Name: Spaghetti Arrabiata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-493973H24M16S
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, grated or minced; 1 28oz can San Marzano tomatoes; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes OR 1 tablespoon chili onion crunch; 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional (see notes); fresh basil; 10oz spaghetti or pasta of choice; freshly grated parmesan, for serving

Description

Rich, balanced and perfectly spicy, this easy arrabiata sauce will make any pasta lover’s heart oh so happy!

Ingredients

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 28oz can San Marzano tomatoes
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes OR 1 tablespoon chili onion crunch
1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional (see notes)
fresh basil
10oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
freshly grated parmesan, for serving

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Instructions

In a large heavy bottomed skillet, add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until softened and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the chili crunch oil or red pepper flakes and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, crushing with your hands or using a spoon or masher to smash them up.

Simmer the sauce on low for at least 15 minutes but longer if you wish for even greater depth of flavor. Much of the liquid should evaporate and you will have a thick, rich tomato-y sauce. Muah!

Serve over pasta or tossed with pasta (up to you!) with parmesan and loads of fresh basil.

Notes

To make this gluten free use a certified gluten free pasta like chickpea, lentil or rice OR spaghetti squash or zucchini ‘noodles’.

To make this vegan, omit the parmesan.

The sugar is optional but helps to balance the acidity of the tomatoes nicely.

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 2.5oz pasta + 3/4 cup sauce
Calories: 430
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 234.9 mg
Fat: 15.7 g
Carbohydrates: 63.1 g
Protein: 11.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg