[imcarthur]

I was inspired by an exchange with 72doug2,2S on the Chianti thread. From past threads here in PPOT, it is obvious that many of us cook. I thought it might be nice to have a thread dedicated to good recipes.

I'll start:

Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 /3 cup red wine
1/2 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or just use a mix of basil, thyme, oregano)
1 /8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or ˝ tsp dried)

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes until tender.

2 Stir in wine, sugar, basil, red pepper, tomato paste, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, black pepper and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered about 15 minutes.

3 Cook meat lightly in olive oil. Add to sauce.

4 Stir in parsley.

5 Ladle over your favorite pasta (traditionally spaghetti is used).

Meat - Optional
Add sliced pepperoni or lightly fried pancetta etc

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Ian