Spaghetti with Arrabbiata Sauce sugo all’arrabbiata

| By: Daeho Kim |

Pasta Arrabbiata, which literally means “angry pasta,” in Italian, looks like any other tomato pasta at first glance. However, as the English translation of its name suggests, Arrabbiata pasta hits you immediately with its spiciness and explosive taste, making your face turn red, as if you are angry. Enjoy this simple, easy-to-make pasta by following this recipe.

Ingredients

Yield: 2 servings

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

• 10 bell tomatoes

• 12 Oz (340g) tomato sauce

• 7 Oz (200g) spaghetti noodles

• 5-8 pepperoncini

• 3T shredded mozzarella cheese (Optional)

• 6 leaves of fresh basil (Optional)

• 2-3T of Olive oil

• 4 cloves of chopped garlic

• Kosher salt and ground black pepper

*T: tablespoon

*t: teaspoon

Cooking Instructions

1. Slice the bell tomatoes in half; thinly slice garlic.

2. Chop 5 to 8 pepperoncini and basil leaves, based on your preference.

3. Boil 2L of water (half gallon) in a large pot. Add kosher salt to the water. When the water starts to boil, add pasta and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta when it is finished.

4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and let it rest. When the oil starts to simmer, lower the heat and add sliced garlic and pepperoncini.

5. When you can smell the scent of garlic and pepperoncini, add sliced bell tomatoes

6. When the bell tomatoes are starting to become mushy, add tomato sauce.

7. When the tomato sauce starts to boil, add the pasta and mozzarella cheese and stir it gently.

8. Fill up your plate, garnish the pasta with basil leaves.

Notes

• Feel free to add bacon, seafood, or vegetables for a richer taste.

• Most of the ingredients are replaceable. For example, pepperoncini are replaceable by jalapenos; basil leaves are replaceable by basil powder.

• If pasta is overcooked, add a few drops of olive oil while draining it to prevent it from becoming soggy.

• Even though Arrabbiata sauce is often served with penne pasta, feel free to use different kinds of pasta.