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diavolo sauce

Fra Diavolo Sauce: Spicy Italian Tomato Sauce


  • Author: Regie

Description

Serve this spicy and versatile Italian tomato sauce over seafood or pasta.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons cooking olive oil (Preferably extra virgin olive oil).
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper/ chili flakes
  • 6 fresh garlic cloves
  • 3 cups of fresh, crushed tomatoes with natural juices (canned or whole tomatoes also work fine)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley and basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt for seasoning

Instructions

  1. Put two tablespoons of virgin olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan and let it heat.
  2. Add thinly sliced onions and let them cook until soft.
  3. Put crushed garlic, then cook until you feel its fragrance.
  4. Pour your peeled, diced tomatoes (with juices). Canned tomatoes also work great.
  5. Add salt and red pepper, and stir until the mixture boils. Under medium heat, let the sauce simmer for around 20 minutes to make it thicker. Keep stirring.

Notes

  • Add more red pepper flakes for extra spiciness.
  • Reduce the amount of crushed red pepper you use for a milder sauce.
  • Add parsley and fresh basil leaves to give your diavolo sauce a herby flavor.
  • Some dry white wine gives a more enhanced flavor.
  • Use fire-roasted tomatoes to get a uniquely deep taste.