Arrabiata Pasta Recipe with Homemade Sauce

wellhealthorganic.com Arrabiata Pasta: Indulge in a twist on the timeless Arrabbiata Pasta with my rendition, featuring a fiery homemade arrabbiata sauce infused with red chili pepper flakes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil. This vibrant sauce is skillfully combined with tender fusilli pasta, resulting in a quick and gratifying dinner option that's prepared in just 30 minutes.

Arrabiata Pasta

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Cuisine: Italian, International
• Course: Main Course
• Diet: Vegetarian
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients:

For Cooking Pasta:

1. 2 cups fusilli pasta
2. 4 cups water
3. ½ teaspoon salt, or as needed

For Arrabbiata Sauce:

1. 2 cups chopped tomatoes (220 grams), or 2 large tomatoes, or 2 cups tomato purée
2. 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic (5 grams)
3. 2 teaspoons chili flakes, or to taste (substitute with ½ to 1 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne)
4. 2 tablespoons olive oil
5. ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
6. 1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves, or 3 to 4 basil leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried basil
7. ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder, or to taste
8. ¼ teaspoon sugar (optional)
9. ¼ cup water (optional)
10. 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetarian parmesan cheese, or preferred cheese (optional)

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Instructions:

Cooking Pasta:

1. In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil.
2. Add fusilli pasta and cook until al dente or to desired softness.
3. Strain the pasta and set aside.

Making Arrabbiata Sauce:

1. Blend or process chopped tomatoes into a smooth puree without adding water.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté garlic briefly, then add chili flakes and mix.
3. Incorporate the tomato puree, add salt, and cover the pan, simmering on low heat for 10 to 12 minutes until the raw tomato flavor dissipates.
4. Add water if needed to prevent sticking.
5. Once oil specks appear on the sauce, it's cooked.
6. Stir in oregano, black pepper, and sugar if desired.

Assembling Arrabbiata Pasta:

1. Add cooked pasta to the sauce, ensuring even coating.
2. Turn off heat, mix in chopped basil leaves gently.

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Serving Suggestions:

1. Serve in a bowl, garnished with grated vegetarian parmesan cheese and basil sprigs.
2. Pair with cheese garlic bread or a simple garlic bread.
3. Accompany with a refreshing salad or soup.

Storage and Leftovers:

1. Store sauce separately in the fridge, and pasta with sauce can be enjoyed as leftovers.
2. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 2 to 3 days.