Description
This Fra Diavolo Sauce recipe is a spicy and flavorful tomato-based sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta or seafood. With a kick of red pepper flakes and fresh herbs, it’s a versatile sauce that can be adjusted to suit your spice preference.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 spicy red pepper, chopped (optional, for extra spice)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes (or diced, or fire roasted)
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons spicy red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 6–7 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, and red pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic: Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine ingredients: Add crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, white wine, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish with herbs: Stir in parsley and basil. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Enjoy the sauce with pasta or seafood like Shrimp Fra Diavolo.
Notes
- Heat Factor: Medium. Customize the spice level with chili flakes and hot peppers.
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili flakes and omit the fresh pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
