tomato pasta sauce

Easy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce

A bold arrabbiata pasta sauce with tomatoes, garlic and chili flakes for an easy spicy dinner with pantry ingredients.

5Prep min
25Cook min
30Total min
4 servingsYield
Spicy red arrabbiata pasta sauce with chili and parsley
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Easy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce

30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Parmesan, optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and chili flakes and cook for about 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add crushed tomatoes and oregano. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. 3

    Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and stir in parsley.

  5. 5

    Toss with hot pasta and finish with parmesan if desired.

Helpful notes

  • Adjust the chili flakes to your preferred heat level.
  • Do not brown the garlic; it can make the sauce bitter.

Penne is traditional and especially good at carrying the spicy tomato sauce, but any sturdy pasta works.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.