Lupin Free Classic Arrabbiata Sauce
Few pasta sauces are as satisfying as a bold, fiery arrabbiata, and this one delivers everything you want — deep tomato flavor, a slow-bloomed garlic base, and a kick of heat that builds with every bite. San Marzano tomatoes are the real star here, crushed by hand so the sauce stays rustic and textured rather than smooth and flat. The technique of gently coaxing the garlic in olive oil before adding the pepper flakes is what gives this sauce its layered, restaurant-quality depth without any complicated steps. When the oil rises to the surface and turns glossy after simmering, you know the sauce has hit its stride. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward — just olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and seasoning — there's nothing hidden to worry about, making it a genuinely fuss-free choice for anyone navigating ingredient labels at the grocery store. Toss it over your favorite pasta, finish with a handful of fresh parsley, and dinner is done.
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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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