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Sugo all'Arrabbiata

Traditional recipe to make Arrabbiata Sauce
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Pasta Sauce
Cuisine: Italian, Lazio
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 800 gram Tomato fresh chopped or canned crushed
  • 4 piece Garlic Clove minced
  • 3 piece Chili Peppers fresh, thinly sliced
  • 60 ml Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • t.t Sea Salt
  • t.t Parsley freshly chopped for garnish
  • t.t Parmigiano Reggiano grated for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sliced chili peppers. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes (or canned crushed tomatoes) to the pan. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  6. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  7. Reserve about 1 cup (250ml) of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  8. Add the drained pasta to the pan with the Arrabbiata sauce.
  9. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it.
  10. Divide the pasta with Arrabbiata sauce among serving plates or bowls.
  11. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
  12. Optionally, serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  13. Enjoy this spicy and flavorful Italian pasta dish!

Notes

Recipe Notes:
  • Adjust the amount of chili peppers according to your preference for spiciness. You can use fewer or more chili peppers to suit your taste.
  • Fresh tomatoes can be substituted with canned crushed tomatoes for convenience.
  • Feel free to add black pepper or other herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.