This Spicy Calabrian Marinara Sauce is bold, simple, and ready in just 20 minutes. Made with pantry staples, it's perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping.
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, Calabrian chilis, oregano, and basil. Cook for about 30 seconds, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Pour in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Once the sauce starts bubbling, reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 20 minutes or longer.
Serve over pasta, on pizza, or with toasted ravioli.
Notes
This Spicy Calabrian Marinara Sauce recipe makes about 3 to 3½ cups of sauce, which is typically enough for:
1 pound of dry pasta, serving 4 people or up to 5 smaller portions.
1 to 2 medium pizzas, depending on how saucy you like them.
As a dipping sauce, it can serve 6 to 8 people alongside toasted ravioli, mozzarella sticks, garlic bread, or breadsticks.