Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce

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Spicy arrabbiata sauce is here to liven up your next pasta dinner! It’s easy to make from scratch and so much tastier than store-bought.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: sauce

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Kellie

Cost: $7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3-4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup diced onion
6 garlic cloves minced
1 28-ounce cans peeled, whole San Marzano tomatoes hand crushed or roughly chopped
½ cup fresh basil leaves torn into pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh black pepper
¼ teaspoon sugar optional

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Add the red pepper flakes ad cook for 1 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
Add the onion and saute for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
Add the tomatoes to the onions stirring to combine.
Cook the sauce until it reaches a simmer and break up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
Reduce the heat to medium and continue to simmer.
Cook the sauce, uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it beings to thicken.
Stir in the basil, salt and pepper (and sugar, if using.) Check for seasoning and season to taste.
Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.