Arrabbiata Sauce

Arrabbiata Sauce Caffè Napoli (Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Instructions

In a large saucepan cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil over moderately low heat, stirring until garlic is softened. Cool oil and transfer to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Chill oil mixture 4 hours or overnight. In a medium saucepan heat oil mixture over moderate heat until garlic just begins to sizzle and stir in tomatoes with juice and purée, salt, and sugar and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in basil and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

Serve over hot pasta and sprinkle with parsley and Pecorino Romano. Makes enough sauce for 1½ pounds of pasta.