Arrabbiata Sauce
Arrabbiata Sauce delivers a lively kick of heat from crushed red pepper balanced by ripe tomatoes, a splash of red wine, and herbs. A hint of lemon brightens the sauce while basil and parsley add fresh, aromatic notes. Ideal for weeknight dinners, it clings beautifully to pasta for a bold, peppery bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Arrabbiata Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook and stir until they soften, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the diced tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, sugar, basil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and black pepper; bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the parsley. Ladle the sauce over hot cooked pasta of your choice.
- 4
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 161.55 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 2.77 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 30.73 g 11%
- Total Fat 1.42 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.4 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 1.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 257.7 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.51 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 8.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 129.52 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 0.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 356.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 116.05 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 28.03 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Arrabbiata Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 161.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Arrabbiata Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Arrabbiata Sauce?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 161.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Arrabbiata Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Arrabbiata Sauce healthy?
- Arrabbiata Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 161.55 calories and 2.77 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 257.7 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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