Patrick's Arrabiata Sauce Recipe

Name: Patrick's Arrabiata Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup unsalted light butter; 6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 5 yellow onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 cup red cooking wine; 15 Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 20 leaves fresh basil; 5 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon white sugar (optional); 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup unsalted light butter
6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
5 yellow onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup red cooking wine
15 Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
20 leaves fresh basil
5 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon white sugar (optional)
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

1
Place olive oil, butter, and garlic in a large pot; turn heat to high until garlic begins to sizzle, about 2 minutes.
2
Turn heat down to medium; stir in onions and cook and stir until onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Pour wine over onion mixture; simmer until wine is partially evaporated, about 10 minutes.
4
Place tomatoes and basil in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to blend until tomatoes are chunky.
5
Pour tomatoes into onion mixture; cook, stirring about every 5 minutes, until sauce darkens to a deep red color, about 40 minutes.
6
Turn off heat.
7
Working in batches, pour the sauce into a food processor and blend until smooth.
8
Stir tomato paste, smoked paprika, sugar, and cayenne pepper into tomato mixture; season to taste with salt.

1112

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup unsalted light butter, 6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 5 yellow onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick, and more.

Yes, Patrick's Arrabiata Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Patrick's Arrabiata Sauce

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