Spaghetti Arrabiata – Spicy Italian Pasta in Tomato Sauce
If you love spicy food, this Spaghetti Arrabiata will instantly win your heart!It’s a fiery Italian pasta cooked in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce bursting with flavor from olive oil and red chili flakes. This simple dish comes together in just 30 minutes — perfect for a quick dinner or weekend comfort meal.What makes it extra special is its balance: tangy, spicy, and lightly sweet — just like authentic Italian pasta served in restaurants.
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Servings: 3 Persons
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g Spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoon onion chopped
- ½ cup tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon for spaghetti boil + ½ teaspoon for sauce
- Parmesan cheese For topping
- Parsley or Basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Al Dente Spaghetti
- Fill a large pot or pan with water and heat it until it reaches a boil.
- Add some salt and stir it well. Once the water is boiling hot, add the spaghetti pasta. Cook it al dente for 8 minutes over high heat. As the pasta softens, use a spoon to stir it to prevent it from sticking together.
- After 8 minutes, check the pasta and carefully drain the water. Rinse the pasta under tap water to remove the starch. This step will help keep the strands from clumping together. Place the spaghetti in a strainer to let any excess water drain out.
How to Make Arrabbiata Sauce
- In a pan, warm the olive oil and sauté the freshly chopped garlic until it becomes fragrant. Then, add the chopped onions and cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- As the onions begin to change color, sprinkle in some salt and chili flakes, and mix everything well.
- Next, incorporate the freshly blended tomato paste and stir it thoroughly.
- Continue to stir and cook on low heat until the mixture starts to thicken into a sauce.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add sugar and mix it well to ensure all the ingredients are combined.Now, your arrabbiata sauce is ready to be served with pasta.
Assembling
- Combine boiled spaghetti with pasta sauce and stir it well over high heat. Continue to mix until the sauce is fully incorporated with the spaghetti.
- Top it off with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Your pasta in arrabbiata sauce is now ready to be served.
- Your pasta in arrabbiata sauce is now ready to be served.
Notes
Quick Tips:
- Cook spaghetti until al dente in boiling water for 8 minutes.
- Ensure it is neither chalky nor hard before mixing in the sauce.
- Overcooked pasta (stracotto) will have a mushy texture, so keep a close eye on the cooking time.
- Always opt for pulpy tomatoes when preparing arrabbiata sauce. Be sure to remove the tomato skin before blending.
- Simmer the sauce on a low flame to achieve a thick, smooth, and consistent texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 275kcal
