Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2013

Given the fact that I never follow a recipe exactly; this recipe provides a good basic foundation for making an Arrabbiata that will become your family's favourite. Tweak it as necessary. It's what cooking is all about. For example, my Dad clipped a recipe from the newspaper for Chili Con Carne many, many years ago. He made up a batch and it was so yummy I asked for the recipe. After several years our chili's are as different as day and night...both exceptionally good (everyone loves them equally) but oh so different. Cook On!!!!!

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Sirrah

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2013

If you blend this all together and add quite a bit of salt--great!

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ghanafoodie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2012

bit plain. maybe add more tomato or lemon juice to zest up. i used dried basil seasoning because i didn't have the fresh basil and i also didn't have the correct pepper so i used spicy paprika. i added a diced tomato as well because i didn't have the proper diced can of tomato.... okay so i did the best i could ha

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Todd Owen Waldorf

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2012

So simple, fresh and delicious. Will definitely make again - I think this will be my go-to Arrabiata recipe!

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chikpea

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2011

This was "okay". I will say that I just started cooking, but I DID follow the recipe and I'm not sure what all the raves were about. I thought it was bland. I added some sugar and parmesan cheese and that improved it, but the sauce itself is nothing to write home about.

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lihorn

Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2011

I was looking for something easy to make with some pantry items I had on hand. This definitely fit the bill. It was quick and easy. I used it on some frozen 4 cheese raviolis I had and it tasted delicious!

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Anita

Living In: Burtonsville, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2011

This recipe was so awesome!!! I added a dash of cayenne pepper b/c I love everything spicy. Next time I'll add some ground beef. Thanks for submitting!

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sid

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2011

This sauce is simple and delicious. I used 2 jars of strained tomatoes and the added a chopped tomato for a little texture! It turned out great! I used homemade dried chili which intensified the hot! I made it with Rigatoni and my Italian husband thought his mom made it!!! Absolutely divine!

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Hltmom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: 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!

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SLJ6

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2011

I made this as written, and it was not to my liking. It was very acidic and bland. First thing, it needed sugar - something to tone down the acidic taste. I added about 1.5 tsp, and that was not enough. And it had no spiciness to it at all. I'm very confused by that given many of the reviews stated it was too spicy, and I'm kind of a spice weenie. I don't know if my red pepper flakes were too old or a bad brand or something. I don't know what else it would need to redeem it, but I would start with an entirely different recipe.

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