Sauce Arrabbiata

A spicy and flavorful Italian sauce perfect for pasta lovers.

Ingrédients

Étapes

Étape 1

Prepare Garlic and Oil

Thinly slice the garlic cloves. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Étape 2

Cook the Tomatoes

Add the canned tomatoes to the pan, breaking them up with a spoon if whole. Stir in the cayenne pepper and a little salt. Let the sauce simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20 minutes. If the sauce seems too acidic, stir in the optional sugar.

Étape 3

Adjust the Spiciness

Towards the end of cooking, taste the sauce. Add a few drops of Tabasco sauce to enhance spiciness if desired. Adjust salt to taste.

Étape 4

Prepare the Pasta

While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.

Étape 5

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Add the cooked pasta directly to the sauce in the pan. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency. Toss to combine well.

Étape 6

Serve and Garnish

Divide the pasta into bowls, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately. Enjoy the fiery kick of your homemade Arrabbiata sauce!