Homemade Arrabiata/Tomato Sauce For Pasta

Arrabiata/Tomato pasta sauce easily available in the market. But the taste of a fresh, homemade sauce is divine and this is quite cheaper than readymade sauce. You can make it quickly and can store in the deep freezer for 1 month.

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes - 6 medium sized
• Onion - 1 large sized
• Garlic - 10 cloves
• Mix herbs- 1 tsp
• Black Pepper, crushed- 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder- ½ tsp (optional)
• Chilli flakes - 1 tsp
• Tomato ketchup - 2 tsp
• Olive Oil or butter- 3 tbsp
• Salt - to taste
• Water- 1 cup

Method:

• Boil water and add the tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 mins till you see the outer skin breaking. 
• Let them cooled down and peel the tomatos. 
• Cut tomatoes and blend without water, keep aside this puree.
• Heat oil in the pan, add onion,garlic and fry till translucent. 
• Add chilli powder and salt. Saute for few seconds.
• Then add the tomato puree and saute for a minute.
• Now add 1 cup of water and mix herbs, black pepper powder, chilli flakes and tomato ketchup. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes till boiled. Stir in between.
• Switch off the gas, your pasta sauce is ready.
• Make pasta with this or cool down and store in a clean airtight container for further use. 

Notes:

• You can use readymade tomato puree. 
• This given quantity of sauce requires for 200 gram pasta.
• If your sauce is ready, then just toss the cooked pasta, add grated cheese and vegetables and enjoy your pasta.
• This tomato sauce can be used as Pizza Sauce. Do it some thicker.

Recipes from this sauce:

1. Penne Arrabiata / Tomato Pasta With Vegetables