Heart-Healthy Classic Italian Arrabbiata Sauce
Get ready to savor the vibrant, bold flavors of our Heart-Healthy Classic Italian Arrabbiata Sauce, a guilt-free twist on the beloved fiery Italian favorite! This recipe shines with fresh, wholesome ingredients like ripe, peeled tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a touch of red chili flakes for that signature spicy kick. Enhanced with heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil and herbaceous accents of fresh basil and oregano, it’s a sauce that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. With no added salt, it caters perfectly to low-sodium diets without compromising on flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this luscious, thick sauce is perfect for pairing with whole-grain pasta or using as the base for other creative dishes. Ideal for health-conscious foodies seeking bold, comforting Italian flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 4 cups Fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste, no salt added
- 10 pieces Basil leaves, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release the spicy oils.
Add the chopped fresh tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the water and mix thoroughly, ensuring the tomato paste is dissolved into the sauce.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
Add the fresh basil leaves, dried oregano, and ground black pepper to the sauce. Stir to incorporate the herbs and seasonings evenly.
Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary, considering dietary restrictions on salt.
Serve the Arrabbiata sauce over whole-grain pasta, or use it as a base for other delicious, heart-healthy dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2569 mg | 55% | |
*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.
