Gut Friendly Classic Arrabbiata Sauce

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

4.7

(13)

Few things hit as satisfyingly as a bold, garlicky tomato sauce that comes together with a handful of pantry staples. This arrabbiata is built on slowly coaxed garlic, good olive oil, and crushed San Marzano tomatoes — a combination that's naturally easy on the digestive system without sacrificing any depth of flavor. The slow simmer does real work here, mellowing the acidity of the tomatoes and letting the oil rise to the surface in that glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. Red pepper flakes bring the signature heat, and you're fully in control of how much fire you want in the pan. There are no heavy cream sauces, no processed additives, and no mystery ingredients — just clean, whole-food components that your gut can actually get behind. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley at the end adds a bright, herby lift that pulls the whole thing together. Spoon it over your pasta of choice and you've got a weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but works with your body, not against it.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tsp red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 can (28 oz) whole peeled san marzano tomatoes
½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pour the olive oil into a large saucepan or skillet and set over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the slices are pale golden at the edges and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely — garlic can go from golden to bitter quickly.
2
Add the red pepper flakes and stir for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

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