Arrabbiata Sauce

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Cookie + Kate

Total Time

35 minutes

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Rating

(50)

Ingredients

4 servings

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with juices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

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Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic is golden brown, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Add whole peeled tomatoes with their juice, breaking the tomatoes with a spoon.

Step 4

Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.

Step 5

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Stir in torn basil leaves just before serving.

Chef’s notes

For a less spicy version, reduce the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.

If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce after it has thickened.

This sauce pairs beautifully with penne pasta.

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