what is arrabbiata sauce and how to make it
What is Arrabbiata Sauce and How to Make It?
This Italian sauce is used as a taste-maker in several recipes, the most popular being penne. The classic arrabbiata sauce recipe requires a few readily available ingredients and is quite simple to prepare. Buzzle tells you how to make the authentic arrabbiata sauce, and some quick, tasty bites you could make using this sauce.
Nutrition Fact
1 cup or 140 grams of arrabbiata sauce contains 140 calories, 7 g fat, 800 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe
Ingredients (2 servings)
- 6 medium-sized fresh tomatoes
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes (add more if you want it hot)
- 1 tbsp dried basil leaves, fresh chopped
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar (substitute)
- Salt and pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Preparation (15 - 20 minutes)
Add tomatoes to boiling water and let them cook for 4 - 5 minutes. Once done, peel them and make a tomato puree using a blender, and keep it aside.
Now, heat the olive oil in a saucepan, and add the sliced garlic (adding garlic to the cold olive oil and then heating would extract a better flavor out of it) and onion. Sauté for 2 - 3 minutes on high heat, then add the pureed tomatoes to the pan, and stir to combine.
Add the balsamic vinegar, chili flakes, oregano, and black pepper to taste, and stir constantly, bringing the mixture to a boil. Let it cook uncovered for another 8 - 10 minutes.
Stir in the basil and serve over hot penne or any pasta of your choice. Add some grated Parmesan cheese over it and enjoy!Recipes Using Arrabbiata Sauce
Shrimp Arrabbiata
The ingredients for the sauce remain the same. However, the process of cooking is slightly different. You'll need half pound of shrimp for two servings. Check out the steps.
You could use spaghetti in this recipe, as it would complement the shrimp nicely. Cook the spaghetti or any other desired pasta as per the instructions on the packet. If you are using spaghetti, remember that it takes comparatively less time to cook than other types of pasta. Overcooking would make it sticky, and would ruin its silky texture.
Peel and devein the shrimp, and wash them thoroughly.
Begin with cooking the shrimp in 2 tbsp hot olive oil. Do use a non-stick pan or skillet. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes on both sides, and transfer them to another bowl.
Now, cook the sauce as per the above instructions. When the sauce begins to boil, add the shrimp and cook uncovered for 8 - 10 minutes on a medium flame.
Serve over the cooked spaghetti.Arrabbiata Pizza
You'll have to begin with making the pizza dough. For the topping, you'll need the sauce, 75 grams shredded mozzarella, 200 grams of cherry tomatoes, onion rings, jalapeños, 150 grams sausages (beef/chicken/pork) sliced, and pizza seasoning.
Once you have the dough ready, roll it into a thick base. Place a baking tray in the oven, and preheat it to 500°F. Meanwhile, give a thick coat of the prepared arrabbiata sauce to the rolled pizza base, and spread the sausages, cherry tomatoes (sliced), onion rings, and jalapeños over it. Next, top the veggies and meat with seasoning (chili flakes and oregano), and the shredded mozzarella cheese. If any of the arrabbiata sauce remains, sprinkle it over the pizza.
Bake on 500°F for about 10 - 12 minutes, or until the crust is brown.
Enjoy the 'Pizza Arrabbiata' along with a chilled beer!