This spaghetti arrabbiata pasta 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 homemade garlic knots, thick sourdough garlic bread, or a fresh side salad with pesto vinaigrette dressing.
Put a little spice in your next pasta night, with this amazing (and simple) 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 and good nutrients (you can read all about the health benefits of tomatoes here!).
This Spaghetti Arrabbiata Recipe Is:
- Spicy
- Bright
- Loaded with Flavor
- Garlicky
- Simple
- Versatile
- Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and SO good!
Make Spaghetti with Arrabbiata Sauce For a Great Pantry Pasta
This spaghetti arrabbiata recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal! It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards – most of which you probably have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy meals using a few staples you can rotate.
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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.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s inexpensive & like to keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value.
- Garlic
- Red Chili Pepper Flakes: for a little heat! This is what gives this spaghetti arrabbiata it’s signature flavor.
- Fresh Basil
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen, which has more natural minerals than plain processed table salt. It’s inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
- Tellicherry Peppercorns: It’s amazing the flavor difference you can get with really good tellicherry black pepper. I like these tellicherry peppercorn which is the same price is buying pre-ground, and has exponentially more flavor.
One of the Best Plant-Based Italian Pasta Sauce Recipes
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! You can see all my Italian Recipes here for more fresh & delicious dinner ideas. From sauces to garlic bread, pastas to soups, Mangia!
How Do I Make This Spicy Spaghetti Arrabiata Recipe?
- 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.
Watch my quick YouTube video on how it’s made:
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Spaghetti Arrabbiata
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti use gluten free if necessary
- 1/3 cup 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 Himalayan sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
Instructions
- 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.
Video
Notes
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Love pasta and this sauce is amazing