Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce
This Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce is made with 2 whole heads of garlic. You heard that right! Arrabbiata is translated as “angry” in Italian. The perfect word to describe this aromatic essence and spicy flavor.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces pasta
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 24 ounces grape tomatoes
- 28 ounces peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves plus additional for garnish
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan freshly grated, plus additional for garnish
- 2 heads of garlic peeled
- 1 whole shallot thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons crushed red peppers flakes
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a large skillet or pan, add olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes until most of the tomatoes burst, juices are released and the garlic is soft in texture. Stir frequently to avoid burning.2 heads of garlic, 24 ounces grape tomatoes, 28 ounces peeled tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 whole shallot, 2 teaspoons crushed red peppers flakes
- Once the sauce is almost done simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil. Season with salt and boil the pasta per package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and discard the rest. Set aside.10 ounces pasta
- To the sauce pan, add in fresh basil and simmer for a few minutes until fragrant. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the sauce back to the pan.1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Add cooked pasta, pasta water, Parmesan and additional freshly chopped basil. Stir to combine. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan.1/4 cup pasta water, 1/4 cup Parmesan, Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1177IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
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