How to Make Patrick's Arrabiata Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Arrabiata sauce is a savory and spicy tomato sauce that is a staple in Italian cuisine. It's known for its bold flavors and fiery kick, making it a popular choice for those who like their pasta with a bit of heat. One of the best things about arrabiata sauce is that it's incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, from pasta and pizza to meat and seafood. While there are many variations of this sauce, today we'll be sharing a special recipe for Patrick's Arrabiata Sauce that ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup unsalted light butter
  • 6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 5 yellow onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 cup red cooking wine
  • 15 Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 20 leaves fresh basil
  • 5 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place olive oil, butter, and garlic in a large pot; turn heat to high until garlic begins to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Turn heat down to medium; stir in onions and cook and stir until onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour wine over onion mixture; simmer until wine is partially evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Place tomatoes and basil in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to blend until tomatoes are chunky. Pour tomatoes into onion mixture; cook, stirring about every 5 minutes, until sauce darkens to a deep red color, about 40 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Working in batches, pour the sauce into a food processor and blend until smooth. Stir tomato paste, smoked paprika, sugar, and cayenne pepper into tomato mixture; season to taste with salt.
  • Nutrition

    391 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 829mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 555mg