Spaghetti Arrabiata

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This Spaghetti Arrabiata recipe is a delicious, quick, and satisfying meal that's bursting with bold and spicy flavours. It's a classic Italian dish made with tonnes of garlic, red chilli flakes for spice, chopped tomatoes, onions and fresh basil. Don't forget to round it off with a generous flourish of parmesan!

It's incredibly easy to make and can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or impromptu get-togethers. It's also a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with your favourite protein or veggies.

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Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 426kcal

Author: Maretha Corbett

Ingredients

▢ 350 grams spaghetti
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil - and an extra glug to add to spaghetti once cooked
▢ 1 red onion - chopped
▢ 4 cloves of garlic - minced
▢ 400 grams tin chopped tomatoes - or you can use fresh tomatoes, see blog post for instructions.
▢ 2 tablespoons chopped basil - should be heaped spoons
▢ 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
▢ 1 teaspoon sugar
▢ grated parmesan for scattering over the pasta - or Pecorino Romano

Instructions

Prepping

Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions until al dente. Salt to taste.
Drain the spaghetti in a colander and rinse with cold water.
Transfer back to the saucepan and stir through a good glug of olive oil to keep the strands separated.
Taste for salt and add more if needed.
Chop the onions and fresh basil. Mince the garlic.

To make the sauce

Start by adding olive oil to a pan and heating it over medium heat.
Sauté the garlic and onions together until the onions become soft and translucent.
Keep the heat low so the onions don't brown too fast, you want to cook it gently and slowly.
Next, add the tomatoes, basil, chili flakes and sugar to the pan. Sauté the mixture over low heat until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Assembling the Arrabiata

Now, add the spaghetti to the pan and toss it through the Arrabiata sauce.
Keep tossing the pasta over low heat for about 4 minutes until it's heated through.
Check for salt and pepper, add more according to taste.
Spoon into pasta bowls and generously top with grated parmesan

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