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Spicy arrabbiata sauce for pasta dishes

Spicy arrabbiata sauce

Spicy arrabbiata sauce is a tomato based pasta sauce seasoned with chilli which can be used in a variety of pasta dishes such as penne pasta, lasagne or cannelloni.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 large red chilli
  • 400 g tin tomatoes
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper

Instructions
 

  • Chop the onion and finely chop the garlic and chilli.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan and gently cook the onion, garlic and chilli until soft.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, including the juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer without a lid for about 20 minutes.
  • The sauce is then ready to serve, or can be blended to create a smooth sauce is preferred.

Notes

How to store
  • Your homemade sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • It can also be frozen. The sauce can be defrosted at room temperature or in the microwave at half power.
Tips
  • For a chunky pasta sauce there is no need to blend it.
  • If you plan to freeze some or all your sauce use containers suitable to use in a microwave so that the sauce can be defrosted in a microwave if you want to use it at short notice.
How to use arrabbiata sauce
  • Combine this spicy sauce with freshly cooked penne to make penne arrabbiata for a quick and easy meal.
  • Use as an alternative to a traditional tomato sauce for baked pasta dishes such as cannelloni or lasagne.
  • Drizzle over a tray of roast vegetables to add colour and flavour.
  • Serve alongside dishes such as nut roast, vegetarian sausages or sweet potato burgers.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 269mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 699IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chilli, Sauce, Tomatoes
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