Arrabbiata Spaghetti
Arrabbiata spaghetti is a traditional Italian pasta dish where spaghetti is coated in a simple but spicy tomato sauce with dried chili and garlic.
Servings: 4
Calories: 245kcal
Cost: cheap
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti (225 g)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes (400 g)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti in a pot of water following package instructions. Different types of pasta can require various cooking times, so make sure to the the pasta so that it’s cooked through when the sauce finishes.
- Meanwhile, in a pot, warm the olive oil on medium to high heat. Add grated or finely chopped garlic, along with red pepper flakes, and sautee for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes and salt to the pot with the garlic and pepper flakes, cover it with a lid and leave the sauce to simmer for at least 15 minutes. Add any additional seasoning to taste.
- Drain the water off the boiled spaghetti, and add it to the sauce to coat evenly.
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Notes
- Leave enough time for the sauce to simmer. This is essential for the sauce to really build flavor.
- Cheaper tomatoes tend to be more acidic as they are usually picked and canned before they are completely ripe. If necessary, you can add sugar to taste to balance out the flavors.
- Store leftover spaghetti arrabbiata in a refrigaretor for up to 4 days. Reheat it in a pot or microwave, and serve it warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg