Spicy Tomato Sauce/ Arrabbiata

Chef #939796's Note:

A simple spicy tomato sauce made with 5 ingredients. Use whatever tomatoes you have on hand.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 3.0 cups

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 -6 garlic cloves , minced
• ½-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup fresh parsley or ¼ cup basil

Directions:

1. If using diced or whole tomatoes, briefly blend them in a food processor or blender.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan or a sauce pan. Add garlic and hot peppers. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and salt. bring to a boil, then turn sauce down to simmer. Simmer for 30-40 minutes uncovered until it thickens. Stir occasionally.
4. Add parsley or basil. Serve over any pasta.