Heart-Healthy Classic Italian Arrabbiata Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this Heart-Healthy Classic Italian Arrabbiata Sauce, a fiery yet wholesome take on a traditional favorite. Made with fresh, juicy tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a touch of heat from red chili flakes, this simple yet flavorful sauce skips the excess salt in favor of vibrant herbs like basil and oregano. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together, keeping it rich in heart-healthy fats. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-sodium, nutrient-packed sauce is perfect over whole-grain pasta or as a bold topping for lean proteins. It’s a delicious way to enjoy authentic Italian flavors while prioritizing your heart health.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 4 cups Fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste, no salt added
- 10 pieces Basil leaves, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
Step 3
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release the spicy oils.
Step 4
Add the chopped fresh tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Step 5
Pour in the water and mix thoroughly, ensuring the tomato paste is dissolved into the sauce.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
Step 7
Add the fresh basil leaves, dried oregano, and ground black pepper to the sauce. Stir to incorporate the herbs and seasonings evenly.
Step 8
Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Remove the saucepan from heat. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary, considering dietary restrictions on salt.
Step 10
Serve the Arrabbiata sauce over whole-grain pasta, or use it as a base for other delicious, heart-healthy dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1146.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 461.7 |
| Total Fat 29.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 65.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.2g | |
| Protein 11.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 153.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2568.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories