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Arrabiata Sauce with Penne
Arrabbiata Sauce (also called Sugo all’arrabbiata in Italian) may sound fancy, but is as easy as it gets! It’s a rich, hearty, spiced up version of a sweet and savory marinara sauce made with San Marzano tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper, simmered to perfection, then finished with a crescendo of fresh herbs. If needed, you can even swap in dried herbs and aromatics so you can make this recipe any time - it can be our little secret ;). This Arrabiata Sauce recipe is also make-ahead and freezer friendly so you can always have it on hand. Use it to make Penne Arrabbiata, or on pizzas, subs, meatballs and more!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- saucepan
- dutch oven
- oven
- wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook penne in a pot of heavily salted water just until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta, rinse with cool water and toss with a drizzle of olive oil; set aside.
penne1 pound
2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan/braiser or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the onions and sauté until softened, ⏱️ 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (you can start with less red pepper and add more later, if desired); sauté for one additional minute. Add tomato paste and cook one minute.
tomato paste2 tablespoons
3
Add the whole tomatoes and juices, oregano, thyme and salt.
dried oregano1 teaspoon
4
Bring to a vigorous simmer then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook the sauce for approximately ⏱️ 15-20 minutes, occasionally mashing the tomatoes with a potato masher or wooden spoon until they reach desired consistency. Add some reserved pasta water if desired to thin the sauce (the sauce will be thick).
5
Stir in fresh basil and parsley, followed by the pasta.
minced fresh basil (or 1 TBS dried)3 tablespoons
6
Make it your own! Season to taste with sugar for sweeter or red pepper flakes for spicier and/or salt and pepper. Serve with plenty of freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese.
Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (for serving)
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