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    Jun 3, 2022 by Sabine Blankevoort

    Homemade Arrabbiata Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

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    This simple and delicious homemade arrabbiata sauce is made only with fresh tomatoes and 5 other ingredients. Roasted to perfection, and then blended, you’ll be dying to try this spicy sauce on your favourite pasta! 

    Homemade Arrabbiata Sauce freshly roasted and blended.

    Sometimes one has to wonder what goes into sauces, and often you’ll be horrified by the results! By making your own you not only control the flavour, but you can be sure there are no nasty preservatives, artificial flavours and no added sugar! (Unless your tomatoes are a bit tart, in that case the easiest way to balance the flavours is adding some sugar). Once you see how easy it is to make, this will become the only recipe you follow!

    This is the perfect sauce to use in my mushroom and tomato pasta!

    If you like this recipe, I’m sure you’ll love my others!

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    • Forbidden Black Rice Risotto with Shimeji Mushrooms
    • Roasted Vegetable Harvest Bowl
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    Jump to:
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions to make the best arrabbiata sauce!
    • 📖 Substitutions/ Other flavours
    • What goes with arrabbiata sauce?
    • 💭 Top tips
    • Storage
    • Frequently asked questions
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Community

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    🥘 Ingredients

    The thing I love amount this amazing arrabbiata recipe is that it only requires 6 simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of hands-on time. 

    Arrabbiata sauce ingredients on wooden table.
    • Ripe Tomatoes
    • Garlic, peeled and crushed
    • Olive Oil
    • Chilli Powder
    • Ground Pepper
    • Salt

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    🔪 Instructions to make the best arrabbiata sauce!

    • Preheat the oven to 200°C/392°F
    • Halve the tomatoes. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
    • In a small bowl, mix the oil, garlic, chilli powder, ground pepper and salt together.
    • Pour the oil mixture over the tomatoes. Stir everything together and make sure the tomatoes are completely coated in the spicy oil.
    How to make Homemade arrabbiata sauce step 1. Roasting the tomatoes.
    • Next, lay the tomatoes cut side up on a roasting tray.
    • Roast for 20-30 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and juicy.
    How to make Homemade arrabbiata sauce step 2. Blending the tomatoes.
    • Once the tomatoes have cooled, add them to the blender. 
    • Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is completely smooth.

    📖 Substitutions/ Other flavours

    This is a very simple homemade arrabbiata sauce recipe, but you can add any flavours you love!

    Some common ingredients that are often added are:

    • Basil leaves
    • Onion
    • Oregano
    Homemade arrabbiata sauce in a white bowl.

    What goes with arrabbiata sauce?

    This recipe is so versatile! It can be used in any recipe that calls for a tomato based sauce!

    Pasta - Of course pasta comes to mind, but you can use this in any noodle dish. After you make this sauce, try my Mushroom Pasta with Coconut Milk recipe! While you are at it, you might as well make your own Coconut milk!

    Pizza - Normally marinara sauce is used on pizzas, but why not add a spicy twist to your homemade pizza. I absolutely love this New York style pizza dough recipe!

    Burgers - this would be great as a relish drizzled over a vegan burger!

    Grains - Rice, bulgar wheat, couscous, and quinoa are all great grains to have with this sauce! Just add some source of protein and you’ll have a delicious meal!

    Any dish - literally any dish that calls for a tomato can use this sauce recipe! You can even use this instead of canned tomatoes if you want to use homemade ingredients.

    💭 Top tips

    Roasting the tomatoes cut side up/skin down helps them to cook evenly since the skins hold the juices. It also develops the flavour of your homemade arrabbiata sauce.

    Taste your sauce after blending. If the sauce is tart/sour add a teaspoon of sugar to balance out the flavours.

    If you are using a stick blender, you can add the cooked tomatoes into a large bowl and blend them straight away. Be very cautious not to burn yourself!

    If you are using any kind of blender that closes and doesn't let the steam out, you'll want to let the tomatoes cool before blending.

    Storage

    Like any tomato dish, the flavours only improve if left a day or two. 

    If you do store your arrabbiata sauce, be sure to keep it in an airtight container. It will stay good for up to 5 days in the fridge. 

    You can also freeze this sauce in small batches for up to 3 months.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do you have to peel fresh tomatoes for sauce?

    Let’s be honest, who has time to peel and de-seed tomatoes? Not me, and probably not you! This sauce is perfect because you can blend the skins and seeds until you don’t even know they’re there! 

    How do I make homemade spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes?

    Spaghetti is generally combined with a marinara sauce. But if you feel like a bit of a spicy kick, then you can use this recipe!

    What is the difference between arrabbiata and marinara?

    Both sauces are made from a tomato base, so the only difference is that Arrabiata sauce is spicy - the direct translation from Italian is “Angry”, “Enraged”, or “Mad”. Marinara sauce contain no chilli and is often a bit sweeter.

    Can I make arrabbiata sauce with fresh tomatoes?

    Yes! This recipe only uses fresh tomatoes that are roasted to perfection!

    If you made my Homemade Arrabbiata Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes leave a comment and rating below! Also, join me on Instagram @Veganise.Life and post photos with the hashtag #veganiselife!

    📖 Recipe

    homemade arrabbiata sauce in a white bowl.

    Homemade Arrabbiata Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

    This simple and delicious homemade arrabbiata sauce is made only with fresh tomatoes and 5 other ingredients. By making your own you not only control the flavour, but you can be sure there are no nasty preservatives, artificial flavours and no added sugar! Once you see how easy it is to make, this will become the only recipe you follow!
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    Course: Home-made Ingredient, Vegan
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Homemade, Less than 10 Ingredients, Pasta Sauce, Quick, Sauce, Vegan sauce
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Blend Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 138kcal
    Author: Sabine Blankevoort

    Equipment

    • 1 Blender
    • 1 Roasting Tray

    Ingredients

    • 1 Kilogram Ripe Tomatoes
    • 4 Cloves Garlic Peeled and diced
    • 3 Tablespoons Olive oil
    • 1 Teaspoon Chilli Powder
    • 1 Teaspoon Ground Pepper
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 200°C or 392°F
    • Halve the tomatoes. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
    • In a small bowl, mix the oil, garlic, chilli powder, ground pepper and salt together.
    • Pour the oil mixture over the tomatoes. Stir everything together and make sure the tomatoes are completely coated in the spicy oil.
    • Next, lay the tomatoes cut side up on a roasting tray.*
    • Roast for 20-30 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and juicy.
    • Time to blend!
      If you are using a stick blender, you can add the cooked tomatoes into a large bowl and blend them straight away. Be very cautious not to burn yourself!
      If you are using any kind of blender that closes and doesn't let the steam out, you'll want to let them cool before blending.
    • Enjoy your homemade sauce!** You can use it in any dish that uses spicy tomato sauce!

    Notes

    *Roasting the tomatoes cut side up/skin down helps them to cook evenly since the skins hold the juices. It also develops the flavour.
    **Taste your sauce after blending. If the sauce is tart/sour add a teaspoon of sugar to balance out the flavours.
    If you are using a stick blender, you can add the cooked tomatoes into a large bowl and blend them straight away. Be very cautious not to burn yourself!
    If you are using any kind of blender that closes and doesn't let the steam out, you'll want to let them cool before blending.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @veganise.life!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Portion | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.5g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 3.1g

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    1. Laura says

      August 11, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty sauce, and so easy to make by roasting it in the oven! Good way to use the abundance of tomatoes from my garden.

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      • Sabine Blankevoort says

        September 16, 2022 at 12:14 pm

        I'm so glad you loved the recipe Laura! 🙂 Thank you for the review.

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