Easy Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce (25-Minute)
This easy arrabbiata is a bold, garlicky tomato sauce built on pantry ingredients that comes together in 25 minutes. The thick, clingy texture and balanced heat make it a standout for pasta.
This easy arrabbiata is a bold, garlicky tomato sauce built on pantry ingredients that comes together in 25 minutes. The thick, clingy texture and balanced heat make it a standout for pasta.
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Put a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Pour in 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil then add 1 medium finely chopped onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, 3-4 minutes.
Add 3-4 finely chopped or grated garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons crushed red chili pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano black pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes, just until the garlic releases its fragrance. Add the tomato paste and stir in the seasoned oil for about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon granulated sugar.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium. Cover the pan and cook 15 minutes. If the sauce doesn't seem thick, simmer uncovered 5-10 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your taste
Serve over hot, cooked pasta and plenty of grated pecorino Romano cheese.
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
The sauce should cling to pasta. If it's too thin after 15 minutes of simmering covered, uncover and simmer another 5-10 minutes until it thickens.
Yes. Start with 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper instead of 2, then taste and add more if needed. You control the heat level.
Pecorino Romano is sharper and saltier, traditional for arrabbiata. Parmesan is milder and creamier. Either works; use what you prefer.
Yes. Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
Fresh garlic is best for this sauce. Use 3-4 cloves finely chopped or grated to ensure even cooking and full flavor release in 1-2 minutes.
