ARRABIATA vs. FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE


Recently, we were asked what the difference is between the 2 sauces. After a lot of thought and some research, we determined that essentially there is very little difference, and it simply came down to regional preferences. 

So here is the skinny:


Arrabiata : Means  angry  in Italian —the name of the sauce is due to the heat of the chili peppers and is a sauce for pasta made from garlic, (sometimes onions), tomatoes, and red chili peppers cooked in olive oil. Some versions from the south of Italy contain capers and basil as well. The dish is usually served with penne, or other short pasta, and may have chopped fresh parsley and/or Parmesan Reggiano sprinkled on top.

Fra Diavolo : Means  Brother Devil  in Italian - the name given to a spicy sauce for pasta or seafood. Most versions are tomato-based and use chili peppers for spice, but the term is also used for sauces that include no tomato, or that use cayenne or other forms of pepper. According to some American chefs the spicy sauce is an Italian-American creation and is rarely served in Italy, but having never been to Italy we cannot say for sure.

M ost often Fra Diavolo is eaten with shellfish and Arrabiata as a vegetarian dish.

Basically this is the only REAL difference in the two sauces. 

Chunky Arrabiata

(or could be Fra Diavolo) Sauce

(2) 28oz cans of either whole-peeled or diced tomatoes
1 onion diced
6-8 cloves of freshly minced garlic
1/2 cup roughly chopped basil
2 Tbs. Olive oil
3 Tbs. capers
(4) dried red chilies-crushed in a mortar and pestle (or 1 Tbs. dried red chili flakes)

1 lb. of your pasta of choice
Parmesan Reggiano  

In a wide bottomed pot, saute the onions, garlic, and basil in the oil.

Add the tomatoes-breaking up the whole tomatoes into rough bits with your fingers if you are using the whole variety-with their canning liquid.

Sprinkle in the capers and chili flakes, and allow to simmer on medium heat-stirring often to prevent burning-under a "pot screen" until the sauce is nearly dried up. 

Taste and add a little sea salt if you like. (DO NOT SALT YOUR SAUCE UNTIL THIS POINT! AS THE WATER DRIES UP FROM THE SAUCE THE SALT BECOMES CONCENTRATED.) Keep the sauce warm and cook your pasta according to the directions or even one minute less. Drain your pasta and place in 8 very pretty bowls, top with your sauce, and add a few shavings of Parmesan Reggiano. Serve, and be happy! 

* A word about Parmesan Cheese: Instead of grating it, simply pull out your trusty veggie peeler and 'shave' it. This step adds texture, dimension, and visual appeal to your already stunningly gorgeous dish of pasta! 
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