Mario Batali's Spaghetti all'Arrabbiata

Add a little kick to your dinner!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

This spicy pasta is an Italian classic. Plus, it's super easy to make.

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ingredients

kitchenware

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step 1

ingredients Kosher salt

instructions Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and add 3 tablespoons kosher salt.
step 2

ingredients 1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups Pomi strained tomatoes (simmered until reduced by half)

instructions Meanwhile, combine the tomato paste and pepper flakes in a large pot and stir over low heat just until fragrant. Stir in the tomato sauce and remove from the heat.
step 3

ingredients 1 pound spaghettini

instructions Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until just al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving ¾ cup of the pasta water.
step 4

ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Maldon or other flaky sea salt
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for serving

instructions Add the pasta and the reserved pasta water to the tomato sauce and stir and toss over medium heat until the pasta is well coated. Season with salt if necessary, then add the oil, tossing well. Serve immediately, with grated Parmigiano on the side.
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