Spicy Spaghetti Arrabbiata Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis spicy spaghetti arrabbiata sauce is bold & spicy made with fresh or canned tomatoes, garlic, basil, and chili flakes! Slow simmered on the stove, this sauce is a great addition to your next pasta night.
An easy tomato sauce with a bit of heat, perfect for twirling long strands of spaghetti in! Serve this spicy spaghetti arrabbiata with easy vegan garlic knots, thick sourdough garlic bread, or a fresh side salad with pesto vinaigrette dressing.
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Put a little spice in your next pasta night, with this amazing (and simple) Spicy spaghetti arrabbiata pasta! Made with just a few simple ingredients this sauce is easy to make and brings a ton of flavor to the table. Although it doesn’t have many ingredients, this sauce is absolutely bursting with flavor! Between the basil, garlic, and chili flakes, this sauce has it all.
This spicy Italian pasta sauce is perfect when you want a bold sauce that pairs well a long pasta like capellini or spaghetti. It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with lots of veggies
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s tasty, fresh, herby, and brings the HEAT!
- t’s garlicky and loaded with flavor.
- This simple recipe is made with pantry staple ingredinets.
- It’s an easy recipe, cooks of any skill level can successfully recreate this dish.
- Versatile – add in your favorite vegetables or cooked protein if desired.
- It’s a great plant-based recipe.
Ingredients for This Spicy Spaghetti
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- San Marzano Whole Tomatoes – an essential in any good tomato sauce is getting the best quality canned tomatoes you can find! I always use San Marzano whole tomatoes, then crush them before adding to my recipes.
- Fresh Garlic Cloves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red Chili Pepper Flakes: for a little heat! This is what gives this spaghetti arrabbiata it’s signature flavor.
- Fresh Basil
- Sea salt and black pepper
Additions and Substitutions
- Instead of chili flakes, you can use fresh Calabrian peppers, chilis, or cayenne pepper instead.
- Add a touch of honey or brown sugar for a little sweetness in this dish.
- Toss with any cooked pasta you prefer – another long pasta works great.
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This spaghetti arrabiata sauce is fantastic plant-based Italian recipe that everyone will love. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables, herbs, spices, and good olive oil. It’s a great way to get some extra vegetables onto the table too!
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How To Make Spicy Spaghetti Arrabbiata
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
- In a large pot, add the olive oil and begin by sautéing the garlic and onions over low heat. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes until edges begin to brown. Stir in the red pepper flakes.
- Crush tomatoes and add them to the pot, adding the canning liquid/sauce as well. Add basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Simmer on low for 25 minutes.
- When the sauce is finished cooking, add the sauce over cooked spaghetti, and garnish with extra basil.
Recipe FAQs
“Arrabbiata” is an Italian word that translates to “angry” in English. The name refers to the spiciness of the past sauce, made with garlic, chili flakes, and tomatoes.
Arrabbiata sauce is versatile! While this recipe traditionally calls for spaghetti you could substitute another long pasta like linguine, fettuccine, or bucatini. You could also try a medium shaped pasta like penne, rigatoni, or rotini.
Yes, you can make the sauce ahead of time. Just store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months – heat, toss with cooked pasta, and enjoy.
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Spicy Spaghetti Arrabbiata
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti use gluten free if necessary
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes plus extra for garnish
- 2 28-ounce cans San Marzano Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil julienned, plus extra for garnish
- 2/3 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain, toss with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and set aside.
- In a large pot, add the olive oil and begin by sautéing the garlic and onions over low heat. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes until edges begin to brown. Stir in the red pepper flakes.
- Crush tomatoes and add them to the pot, adding the canning liquid/sauce as well. Add basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Simmer on low for 25 minutes.
- When the sauce is finished cooking, add the sauce over cooked spaghetti, and garnish with extra basil.
Notes
- Instead of chili flakes, you can use fresh Calabrian peppers, chilis, or cayenne pepper instead.
- Add a touch of honey or brown sugar for a little sweetness in this dish.
- Toss with any cooked pasta you prefer – another long pasta works great.
Nutrition
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Love pasta and this sauce is amazing