Diavolo Sauce
Turn up the heat in your kitchen with this vibrant and spicy Diavolo Sauce recipe, a bold and flavorful tomato-based sauce that’s perfect for pasta, seafood, or as a versatile base for your favorite dishes. Infused with the aromatic combination of sautéed garlic and red pepper flakes, this sauce boasts a fiery kick balanced by the depth of crushed tomatoes, dry white wine, and a touch of tomato paste. Fragrant dried oregano and basil add an herby richness, while optional sugar smooths out acidity for a perfectly balanced bite. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this robust Italian-inspired sauce is finished with fresh parsley and optional basil garnish for a pop of freshness. Whether you’re craving spicy pasta diavolo or a zesty marinara complement for your meal, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cups dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, followed by the white wine, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir until well combined.
Season with salt, black pepper, and sugar (if desired to balance acidity).
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before removing the sauce from heat.
Serve hot over your favorite pasta, seafood, or as a sauce base for other dishes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1280 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2293 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
