Oats Free Classic Arrabbiata Sauce
Few sauces hit as hard as a properly made arrabbiata — fiery, garlicky, and deeply savory in a way that feels far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. The magic here comes from blooming thinly sliced garlic in good olive oil until it turns pale gold, then waking up the red pepper flakes in that same fragrant base before the tomatoes ever hit the pan. San Marzano tomatoes bring a natural sweetness that balances the heat beautifully, and crushing them by hand gives the finished sauce a rustic, chunky body that clings to pasta like it means it. A long, unhurried simmer is what transforms everything — the sauce thickens, the oil rises glossy to the surface, and the flavors meld into something that tastes like it's been cooking all afternoon. For anyone avoiding oats, this is exactly the kind of pantry-friendly recipe that delivers serious comfort without any of the label-reading stress — every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally grain-free. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley if you have it, and get ready to make this one on repeat.
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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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