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!

Homemade Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe | The Healthy Consultant

Description

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!

Ingredients

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1 Kilogram Ripe Tomatoes
4 Cloves Garlic Peeled and diced
3 Tablespoons Olive oil
1 Teaspoon Chilli Powder
1 Teaspoon Ground Pepper
1 Teaspoon Salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C or 392°F
Halve the tomatoes. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, mix the oil, garlic, chilli powder, ground pepper 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!

Equipment

Blender

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Notes

*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.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 138