This simple and delicious homemade arrabbiata sauce recipe is made only with fresh tomatoes and 5 other ingredients. Roasted to perfection, and then blended, you’ll be dying to try this spicy sauce on your favorite pasta!
Sometimes one has to wonder what goes into sauces, and often you’ll be horrified by the results! By making your own you not only control the flavor, but you can be sure there are no nasty preservatives, artificial flavors and no added sugar! (Unless your tomatoes are a bit tart, in that case the easiest way to balance the flavors is adding some sugar). Once you see how easy it is to make, this will become the only recipe you follow!
Instructions for the best arrabbiata sauce recipe!
Preheat the oven to 200°C/392°F
Halve the tomatoes. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, mix the oil, garlic, chili powder, groundpepper and salt together.
Pour the oilmixture over the tomatoes. Stir everything together and make sure the tomatoes are completely coated in the spicy oil.
Next, lay the tomatoes cut side up on a roastingtray.
Roast for 20-30 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and juicy.
Once the tomatoes have cooled, add them to the blender.
Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is completely smooth.
Substitutions
This is a very simple homemade arrabbiata sauce recipe, but you can add any flavors you love!
Some common ingredients that are often added are:
Basil leaves
Onion
Oregano
What goes with arrabbiata sauce?
This recipe is so versatile! It can be used in any recipe that calls for a tomato based sauce!
Pasta – Of course pasta comes to mind, but you can use this in any noodle dish. After you make this sauce, try my Mushroom Pasta with Coconut Milk recipe! While you are at it, you might as well make your own Coconut milk!
Pizza – Normally marinara sauce is used on pizzas, but why not add a spicy twist to your homemade pizza. I absolutely love this New York style pizza dough recipe!
Burgers – this would be great as a relish drizzled over a vegan burger!
Grains – Rice, bulgar wheat, couscous, and quinoa are all great grains to have with this sauce! Just add some source of protein and you’ll have a delicious meal!
Any dish – literally any dish that calls for a tomato can use this sauce recipe! You can even use this instead of canned tomatoes if you want to use homemade ingredients.
Top Tips
Roasting the tomatoes cut side up/skin down helps them to cook evenly since the skins hold the juices. It also develops the flavor of your arrabbiata sauce.
Taste your sauce after blending. If the sauce is tart/sour add a teaspoon of sugar to balance out the flavors.
If you are using a stick blender, you can add the cooked tomatoes into a large bowl and blend them straight away. Be very cautious not to burn yourself!
If you are using any kind of blender that closes and doesn’t let the steam out, you’ll want to let the tomatoes cool before blending.
Storage
Like any tomato dish, the flavors only improve if left a day or two.
If you do store your arrabbiata sauce, be sure to keep it in an airtight container. It will stay good for up to 5 days in the fridge.
You can also freeze this sauce in small batches for up to 3 months.
FAQ
Do you have to peel fresh tomatoes for sauce?
Let’s be honest, who has time to peel and de-seed tomatoes? Not me, and probably not you! This sauce is perfect because you can blend the skins and seeds until you don’t even know they’re there!
How do I make homemade spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes?
Spaghetti is generally combined with a marinara sauce. But if you feel like a bit of a spicy kick, then you can use this recipe!
What is the difference between arrabbiata and marinara?
Both sauces are made from a tomato base, so the only difference is that Arrabiata sauce is spicy – the direct translation from Italian is “Angry”, “Enraged”, or “Mad”. Marinara sauce contain no chili and is often a bit sweeter.
Can I make arrabbiata sauce with fresh tomatoes?
Yes! This recipe only uses fresh tomatoes that are roasted to perfection!
This simple and delicious homemade arrabbiata sauce recipe is made only with fresh tomatoes and 5 other ingredients. By making your own you not only control the flavour, but you can be sure there are no nasty preservatives, artificial flavours and no added sugar! Once you see how easy it is to make, this will become the only recipe you follow!
Halve the tomatoes.Add them to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, mix the oil, garlic, chilli powder, groundpepper and salt together.
Pour the oil mixture over the tomatoes. Stir everything together and make sure the tomatoes are completely coated in the spicy oil.
Next, lay the tomatoes cut side up on a roasting tray.*
Roast for 20-30 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and juicy.
Time to blend!
If you are using a stick blender, you can add the cooked tomatoes into a large bowl and blend them straight away. Be very cautious not to burn yourself!
If you are using any kind of blender that closes and doesn’t let the steam out, you’ll want to let them cool before blending.
Enjoy your homemade sauce!** You can use it in any dish that uses spicy tomato sauce!
*Roasting the tomatoes cut side up/skin down helps them to cook evenly since the skins hold the juices. It also develops the flavor.
**Taste your sauce after blending. If the sauce is tart/sour add a teaspoon of sugar to balance out the flavors.
If you are using a stick blender, you can add the cooked tomatoes into a large bowl and blend them straight away. Be very cautious not to burn yourself!
If you are using any kind of blender that closes and doesn’t let the steam out, you’ll want to let them cool before blending.
I love how detailed your explanation is—well done!