Spicy Homemade Spaghetti Arrabbiata is a bold and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with gluten-free spaghetti tossed in a fiery tomato-garlic sauce. Shallots and smashed garlic are slowly sautéed in olive oil with chili flakes and herbs, then combined with burst cherry tomatoes and tomato paste for rich depth. The sauce is blended until smooth (or left slightly chunky for texture) and can be simmered longer for a thicker, more concentrated flavor. Finished with fresh basil and optional vegan parmesan or cream, this dish delivers classic Italian heat with a wholesome, plant-based twist.
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions Here is the detailed process for preparing the arrabbiata:
Prepare the pasta: • Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on its package.
Sauté the shallot and garlic: • While your pasta is cooking, place a large pan over low to medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil, diced shallots, smashed garlic cloves, salt, and the red pepper chili flakes, basil, and oregano. • Sauté for 5-10 minutes. Make sure the heat stays low enough so that the garlic and shallot do not burn. It is important to cook the garlic long enough so that its flavor mellows out.
Burst the tomatoes: • Add the whole cherry tomatoes into the pan and sauté until they burst, which will take another 5-10 minutes. • Use a potato masher to break the tomatoes up. • Stir in the tomato paste and maple syrup.
Blend the sauce: • Transfer the entire mixture from the sauté pan into a blender. • Blend until no tomato seeds are visible. You can choose to pulse it a few times if you want to keep the sauce chunky, or purée it fully for a smooth consistency. • Optional step for a thicker sauce: After blending, you can pour the sauce back into a nonstick pan and let it simmer on low heat for an hour or more. This evaporates the water from the tomatoes, concentrating the flavor and thickening the sauce.
Serve! • Pour the finished arrabbiata sauce over the cooked pasta. • Garnish with fresh basil, vegan parmesan, or a drizzle of vegan heavy cream, and serve.
Garnishes: fresh basil, vegan parmesan cheese, and/or vegan heavy cream
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Spicy Homemade Spaghetti Arrabbiata is a bold and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with gluten-free spaghetti tossed in a fiery tomato-garlic sauce. Shallots and smashed garlic are slowly sautéed in olive oil with chili flakes and herbs, then combined with burst cherry tomatoes and tomato paste for rich depth. The sauce is blended until smooth (or left slightly chunky for texture) and can be simmered longer for a thicker, more concentrated flavor. Finished with fresh basil and optional vegan parmesan or cream, this dish delivers classic Italian heat with a wholesome, plant-based twist.