Diavolo Sauce

Turn up the heat in your kitchen with this vibrant and spicy Diavolo Sauce recipe, a bold and flavorful tomato-based sauce that’s perfect for pasta, seafood, or as a versatile base for your favorite dishes. Infused with the aromatic combination of sautéed garlic and red pepper flakes, this sauce boasts a fiery kick balanced by the depth of crushed tomatoes, dry white wine, and a touch of tomato paste. Fragrant dried oregano and basil add an herby richness, while optional sugar smooths out acidity for a perfectly balanced bite. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this robust Italian-inspired sauce is finished with fresh parsley and optional basil garnish for a pop of freshness. Whether you’re craving spicy pasta diavolo or a zesty marinara complement for your meal, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 0.5 cups dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 3

Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds to release their flavor.

Step 4

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, followed by the white wine, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir until well combined.

Step 5

Season with salt, black pepper, and sugar (if desired to balance acidity).

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes for extra heat.

Step 8

Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before removing the sauce from heat.

Step 9

Serve hot over your favorite pasta, seafood, or as a sauce base for other dishes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1010.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	585.9

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1280.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 28.6g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 231.2mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2293.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 41.2%