ITALIAN ESSENTIALS: SPICY ARRABBIATA SAUCE

Italian Essentials: Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 clove garlic, thinly sliced
14 oz diced tomatoes (1 can)
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 c chicken stock, not broth
1 tsp oregano, dried variety
1 tsp parsley, dried variety
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt, kosher variety, to taste
white pepper, freshly ground, to taste
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1/2 lb cooked ground italian sausage... yummy
fresh-baked crusty italian bread
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. You will need a good saucepan that is large enough to hold all the ingredients. Some people prefer this sauce smooth. If that is your choice, then you will need an immersion blender, or food processor.
3. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
4. Chop the onions, and thinly slice the garlic.
5. Add the olive oil into a saucepan, over medium heat.
6. Add the onions, and the garlic into the saucepan.
7. Cook and stir until the onions, soften, and begin taking on a bit of color, about 3 to 5 minutes.
8. Add the remainder of the ingredients (except the salt, and pepper), and reduce the heat until the sauce is slowly simmering.
9. Allow to gently simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes.
10. Chef's Note: As the sauce is simmering, taste and season with some salt and pepper.
11. Chef's Note: If you are using the precooked ground Italian sausage, add it in halfway through the simmering process. However, if you are planning to blend the sauce to make it smooth, do not add the sausage until after the blending.
12. PLATE/PRESENT
13. Serve with just about any kind of pasta, or use it as a sauce for a nice pizza. Let your imagination go wild. Enjoy.
14. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.