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READY IN 45 mins

Simple Arrabbiata Sauce

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"Simple and spicy, with an incredible flavor." — ROgg

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2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

In a large saucepan, combine tomatoes, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until sauce is thickened. Stir in garlic, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in basil, salt and pepper.

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COOK 40 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 24, 2003

A simple and delicious sauce to make. The only recommendation I would make is that you use a hand blender to give the sauce a smoother consistency. Other than that, it couldn't be better.

—JMKENDRICK

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 26, 2007

This was pretty simple to make and for a recipe that calls for only a handful of ingrediens, tasted better than I thought it would. However it tasted a bit too tomatoey and still could use a few other ingredients to liven it up like onions or mushrooms.

—ALZI

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69 Ratings

Nov 08, 2003

By cooking this over a long slow simmer (very very low heat) helps to bring up the spicyness, but you can really speed up the proccess, by turning up the heat. Bring sauce to a fast simmer for 10 mins. add garlic and cook for 5 mins. more. Olive oil is completly optional.

—ROgg

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Oct 14, 2007

This was quick, easy and YUMMY!!! I would recommend cutting the red pepper flakes in half unless you like it super spicy!! I found the full amount called for to be a bit much. Overall though, WONDERFUL.

—KGR

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Feb 23, 2004

This was delicious and really, really easy. I added a tad more hot pepper and just a splash of red wine. My husband and I loved this and will definitely make it again.

—ROBINV

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Oct 29, 2005

Very quick and easy to make and the flavors were good considering it was canned tomatoes.

—LynnInHK

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Jul 28, 2011

Simple is right and quite tasty....I love red pepper flakes....didnt change a thing. Used for Fabulous Zucchini Grinders from this site. Thanks!

—SLJ6

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Jul 29, 2009

wow this was so simple! i added an extra clove of garlic. great for a summer night when you don't want to be in the hot kitchen for too long ;)

—eileen

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Nutrition

Calories
148 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
14.5 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
6.9 g
11%

Fiber
3.6 g
14%

Protein
3.6 g
7%

Sodium
907 mg
36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Simple Arrabbiata Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 148
Calories from Fat: 62

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.9g 11 %
Saturated Fat 1g 5 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 907mg 36 %
Potassium 524mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.5g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14 %
Protein 3.6g 7 %
Sugars 9.8g
Vitamin A 75 %
Vitamin C 52 %
Calcium 18 %
Iron 90 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 1 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 1 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.