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A long twist of spaghetti with a spicy arrabbiata tomato sauce. The red sauced spaghetti is on a black plate and decorated with shards of parmesan and basil leaves

Spaghetti all' Arrabbiata

Spaghetti all' Arrabbiata: A fiery Italian classic featuring perfect pasta tossed in a spicy tomato and chilli sauce
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 600 grams Pasta (I've used spaghetti but use your favourite)
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1-2 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 600 ml Passatta
  • 2 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 10-15 leaves Basil (Or 1 tbsp dried basil)

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Mince or chop the garlic as finely as possible
  • Weigh/ measure the ingredients

To Make

  • Heat the oil over a medium high heat and add the garlic and half the chilli. Cook for 1 minute, stirring
  • Add the tomato puree and stir for 1 minute. Add passatta and mix again. Heat to a slow simmer and reduce to low heat
  • Add sugar and a pinch of salt and pepper, mix.
  • Taste and at this point add the remaining chilli flakes if you wish Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Cook pasta according to the packet instructions
  • If the sauce is too thick add some pasta water to your desired consistency. Tear or chop the basil at the last minute and add, with the pasta, to the sauce. Mix well, cook for 2-3 minutes

To Serve

  • Serve with an optional garnish of fresh parsley
  • Serve with a dish of grated parmesan or pecorino to share. Alternatively take a look at my pasta toppers recipes for something a little different. Visit the Recipe Index for 5 different topper choices

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal
Keyword Chilli Flakes, pasta, Spicy Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Pasta
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