Arrabiata Sauce with Calabrian Chili Peppers
Spicy tomato based sauce with Calabrian chili pepper paste
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 56 oz canned whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 6 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium yellow onion minced
- 2 tbsp Calabrian chili pepper paste more for increased heat
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 bay leaf
- 15-20 basil leaves torn
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl crush the San Marzano tomatoes with your hands.
- In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and Calabrian chili pepper paste to the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Transfer tomatoes to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the bay leaf and butter. Partially cover with a lid, simmer over low heat for approximately an hour, and stir often.
- Remove from heat and stir in town basil leaves. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve with your favorite pasta or in place of a traditional marinara sauce.