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Spaghetti Arrabbiata

Spicy Spaghetti Arrabbiata

An easy, vibrant weeknight dish, this translates to "angry spaghetti" in Italian. Using ample amount of chili flakes, canned tomatoes and plenty of garlic - these are all ingredients you likely have in your pantry already!
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Servings 2
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • 1 large shallot finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 (400g/14oz) can whole, peeled tomatoes crushed with hands
  • 15 g (3 tbsp) parmesan cheese finely grated, plus more to serve
  • 250 g (½ lb) spaghetti

Instructions
 

  • Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and the chili flakes to a large skillet. Set the skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, also bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
    Infusing chili flakes in the oil
  • Once the oil is shimmering, add the shallot and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot has softened - about 2-3 minutes.
    Cooking the shallot
  • Add the garlic and tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste begins to darken and the mixture is fragrant - about 2 minutes.
    Adding the garlic & tomato paste
  • Pour over the crushed tomatoes along with 60 ml (¼ cup) of water and a generous grind of black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water during this time, cooking the pasta for 2 minutes less than the package suggests.
    Adding the crushed tomatoes
  • Once the pasta is done, use tongs to lift it from the cooking water (being sure not to drain it off entirely!) and add it directly to the sauce. Add a small ladle full of pasta-cooking water (about 60 ml or ¼ cup) along with the parmesan cheese.
    Stirring in the spaghetti & cheese
  • Use tongs to toss and coat the pasta in the sauce, adding more cooking water to achieve the desired consistency of the sauce. Serve, topping with more parmesan cheese, if desired.
    Pasta ready to serve

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 106g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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