Quick Spaghetti Arrabiata: Ready in Just 30 Minutes
This easy-to-make Spaghetti Arrabiata is full of Mediterranean flavors—spiciness from dry chilies, sweetness from ripe tomatoes, and saltiness from freshly grated Parmesan cheese. A pasta night has never tasted better!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 615kcal
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti Gluten-free if needed
- 2 tins Italian whole tomatoes choose BPA-free variety and organic if possible
- 4 cloves of fresh garlic cut in half
- 4 large whole dried red chillies
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves picked
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
- Once oil is hot, add the garlic cloves and let them fry until they turned light brown. Stir constantly.4 cloves of fresh garlic
- Add the whole chillies and stir so that he chillies are covered with oil.4 large whole dried red chillies
- Add the tomatoes along with the juice and bring the mixture to a simmer.2 tins Italian whole tomatoes
- Mix the pasta sauce, breaking up the tomatoes and chillies as you go.
- Cook for aproximatelly 30 minutes on low heat until the sauce has thickened. Stir frequently.
- Season with salt amd pepper.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti in a large sauce pan according to the instructions or until the pasta is al dente.400 grams spaghetti
- Drain the pasta and return it back to the saucepan.
- Drizzle the spaghetti with the remailning 3 tablespoons of olive oil and add the basil leaves. Mix to combine.1 bunch of fresh basil
- Add the pasta to the tomato sauce and toss the spaghetti until evey bit is covered with the sauce.
- Serve in a bowl with fresh grated parmesan and some extra basil leaves.
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Notes
The best way to store this meal is by refrigerating the arrabbiata sauce without pasta. Once the sauce has cooled down, transfer it into a glass jar or an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Now, all you have to do is to cook fresh pasta and you have a perfect dinner in no time.
Nutrition
Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg
