Fra Diavolo Sauce Recipe

20 mins
Serves 4
https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/fra-diavolo-sauce/

Directions

  1. 1Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat.
  2. 2Add the onion and red pepper and cook them down for 5 minutes to soften.
  3. 3Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the crushed tomatoes with their juices, red chili flakes, white wine, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Simmer for 10 minutes (or longer) to let the flavor develop.
  6. 6Stir in the parsley and basil leaves.
  7. 7Taste and adjust for salt.
  8. 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.