Fiery Fra Diavolo Sauce

By jtoro_318

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

• 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounce can
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons basil chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
• 1 teaspoon pepper more to taste
• 1 can tomato puree optional - to be added for a thinner sauce

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from pepperscale.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a high-sided saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Heat, stirring often, until the onions have softened (3 to 4 minutes).

Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. If you like a "saucier" sauce, you can also add a can of tomato puree here (optional). Turn the heat to high and bring the mix to a quick boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Simmer the sauce for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred consistency.

Add the parsley and basil. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring often.

Remove from the heat and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Use with cooked pasta or as a spicy tomato-based dipping sauce.

Recipe Notes
Like it spicy? Go a little heavy handed on the crushed red pepper, especially if you opt for a "saucier" sauce by using additional tomato puree.