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Spicy Blistering Tomato Marinara

This spicy blistering tomato marinara is fresh, so simple, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Marinara, Pasta, Red Sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 people

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1 1/2 tsp for super spicy!
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp basil fresh, minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley fresh, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup pasta water
  • 1/2 lb pasta long
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Cook pasta as per instructions in salty water. Right before you drain, reserve 1 cup of pasta water (you will only use 1/3- 1/2 cup, but always better to have more) Drain when complete, and put on the side.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil up in a pan or deep pot on medium-low heat. Once warm add garlic, shallots, salt, and chili flakes. Cook garlic and shallots for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and shallots are almost translucent. Do not burn this!
  • Add cherry tomatoes and give a stir. Top off with the additional 1 tbsp of olive oil. Raise the heat slightly. Cook covered for 5-7 minutes, giving the pan a shake every few minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, basil, and parsley and stir to combine.
  • Add pasta water and allow sauce to reduce for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add pasta and cook in sauce for 2 minutes.