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Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce.

Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce

Patricia Martinescu from Bake Cook Repeat
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. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5
Calories 235 kcal

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

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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Keyword Easy dinner, Pasta, Sides
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