This spicy marinara sauce that’s very similar to classic arrabbiata sauce is an essential addition to your recipe repertoire. Tomatoes are simmered with extra virgin olive oil, onions, garlic, red chili flakes and basil to create lip-smacking pasta sauce that’s brimming with traditional Italian flavours with a spicy twist. We just love it!
Classic tomato based pasta sauce - Don’t you love it? Simple al dente pasta tossed with vibrant sauce tastes out of this world. Bring in some heat to this popular sauce, trust me, you are in for a treat.
Say hello to spicy marinara sauce, your go-to for a quick and easy pasta dinner. It doesn’t require any exotic ingredients, the recipe just relies on tomatoes, herbs, garlic and red chili flakes for the flavour. Canned tomatoes make prepping the sauce easier. To be exact, it’s delicious as an easy addition to everyday pasta, or as a base for meatballs and lasagna.
Spicy Marinara Sauce Recipe
Cook tomatoes - Here’s my number one tip to make the ultimate sauce, use extra virgin olive oil and fresh ingredients. Add onions, garlic, and red chili flakes to hot oil. Stir and cook until the onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant. To this, you’ll need to add the tomatoes. To save time, I highly recommend canned tomatoes in this recipe.
Cook and puree - Let this tomato mixture simmer for about 10 minutes. For the final touch, add some basil or parsley. You’ll need to puree the mixture with the help of a blender, immersion or regular.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped, preferably white onions
- 4 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon red chili red pepper flakes
- 2 x 400 g canned diced tomatoes
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup chopped basil leaves and stems
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, garlic and red chili (red pepper) flakes.
- Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add tomatoes and water. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add basil. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, puree to a smooth mixture.
- Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
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Notes
- Use extra virgin olive oil for maximum flavor.
- If you love this extra spicy, add more red pepper flakes
- To use fresh tomatoes in this recipe, boil and remove skin before adding to the mixture
- Basil can be substituted with parsley if you like
- If you are using regular blender, wait until the sauce cools down slightly.
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Norman Templeman says
Great taste.