Fra Diavolo Sauce Recipe
Directions
- 1Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat.
- 2Add the onion and red pepper and cook them down for 5 minutes to soften.
- 3Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 4Add the crushed tomatoes with their juices, red chili flakes, white wine, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
- 5Simmer for 10 minutes (or longer) to let the flavor develop.
- 6Stir in the parsley and basil leaves.
- 7Taste and adjust for salt.
- 8Serve with pasta or seafood, like Shrimp Fra Diavolo.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 spicy red pepper, chopped (optional, for extra spicy)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes (or use diced, or fire roasted)
- 2 teaspoons spicy red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Equipment
large panlarge skilletlarge pot
Tips
- For a milder version, skip the fresh pepper and use only 1 teaspoon chili flakes.
- Store Fra Diavolo Sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Pressure canning is the safest method for shelf-stable storage due to olive oil and garlic content.
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