Copycat Trader Joe's Arrabbiata Sauce Vegan Friendly
Recreate the bold, zesty flavors of your favorite Trader Joe’s Arrabbiata Sauce with this vegan-friendly copycat recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious! Crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients like crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, and aromatic herbs, this fiery tomato sauce gets its signature kick from crushed red pepper flakes. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and depth from tomato paste, oregano, and basil, this 35-minute recipe will have you ditching store-bought sauces for good. Whether served over a bowl of al dente pasta, spread on a homemade pizza, or used as a dipping sauce, this versatile, plant-based arrabbiata delivers restaurant-quality flavor that’s perfect for meal prep.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 1.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Step 2
Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 3
Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes and stir for 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Step 4
Add the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan and stir well to combine.
Step 5
Pour in the water to thin the sauce slightly, then stir again.
Step 6
Add the salt, sugar, dried oregano, and dried basil to the sauce. Stir everything together.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 8
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, if needed. Add more salt, sugar, or spice according to preference.
Step 9
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and black pepper during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Step 10
Serve hot over pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1019.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 543.4 |
| Total Fat 30.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3386.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 67.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.4g | |
| Protein 13.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 294.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3181.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories