Fra Diavolo Sauce
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Elevate your culinary game with this classic Italian Fra Diavolo sauce! Made with succulent tomatoes and a kick of fiery chili flakes, it’s the perfect accompaniment for seafood and pasta lovers alike. Whether you’re whipping up a romantic dinner or a cozy family meal, this sauce brings zest and warmth to every bite. Dive into the flavors of Italy and let your taste buds dance!
Whipping up some fiery Italian goodness today! While Italian cuisine isn’t typically known for its heat, there are some delightful spicy gems that pack a punch. One such treasure is Fra Diavolo Sauce – a “Brother Devil” of a sauce that’s sure to ignite your taste buds!
This bold, spicy tomato sauce is often paired with seafood, making it a divine match for shrimp and fish. With a generous sprinkle of red chili flakes, this sauce brings the heat while still embracing that rich Italian flavor we love.
Perfect for tossing with your favorite pasta, like penne or linguine, Fra Diavolo is not just delicious, it’s also super easy to whip up! Just a little cooking and simmering, and you’re good to go.
So, are you ready to spice up your dinner plans? Let’s dive into this delicious journey together!
Ingredients
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- Garlic: We used 6 garlic cloves for loads of flavor.
- Crushed tomatoes: You only need one 14-ounce can of tomatoes. You can use whole tomatoes also, but they’ll need to be diced.
- White wine: Use ½ cup dry white wine. We always recommend using a wine you enjoy drinking.
- Crushed red pepper: We only use 1 teaspoon of pepper flakes, but if you like more heat, you can add more.
- Oregano: Use dried oregano for the sauce.
- Fresh herbs: Fresh parsley and basil are added at the end.
- Salt: To taste.
Step by Step Directions
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- Saute the garlic with oil until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, wine, salt, pepper flakes, and oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh herbs and serve over pasta or seafood.
Tips For Success
- You can use any type of noodles you prefer with the sauce.
- This sauce is great with seafood, but it can also go well with ground beef or Italian sausage.
- Fra Diavolo sauce is a great sauce to make in advance. Keep it stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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Fra Diavolo Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
- 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 3 tabelspoons chopped basil
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes with their juices, white wine, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and oregano.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until reduced slightly.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley and basil.
- Serve over pasta or seafood.
Notes
- Fra Diavolo sauce is a great sauce to make in advance. Keep it stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
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