Umbrian Style Arrabiatta Sauce
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy with this bold and flavorful Umbrian Style Arrabbiata Sauce. Crafted with simplicity and authenticity in mind, this classic Italian recipe combines the richness of extra virgin olive oil, the fiery kick of crushed red chili flakes, and the robust sweetness of hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes. Perfectly balanced with aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and fragrant basil, this quick-to-make sauce simmers to perfection in just 20 minutes, delivering a beautifully thick and spicy condiment. Whether ladled over al dente pasta or paired with your favorite Italian dishes, this traditional arrabbiata recipe is the essence of rustic, regional flavor. Easy to make, gluten-free, and utterly irresistible, it's a culinary celebration of Umbrian tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes
- 28 ounces Peeled San Marzano tomatoes (canned), crushed by hand
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 5 pieces Fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the crushed red chili flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Add the hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic and chili flakes.
Season the sauce with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or chili flakes to your liking.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and torn basil leaves.
Serve hot over your favorite pasta or use as a spicy condiment for other Italian dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.9 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2400 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1475 mg | 31% | |
*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.
