Spicy and Refreshing Seafood Arrabbiata Pasta
[Spicy Pasta] A Clean and Spicy Kick! Arrabbiata Seafood Pasta with Tomato Sauce – Perfect for a Hangover Cure!
Enjoy a seafood pasta with a clean tomato sauce base, packed with fresh seafood, mushrooms, and plenty of tomatoes, served like a delightful stew. It’s zero grease and perfect for days when you crave something zesty and refreshing! ‘Arrabbiata’ means ‘angry’ in Italian, referring to its delightfully fiery spiciness. This pasta is perfectly tailored to the Korean palate, which loves a good kick of heat. Especially on chilly days, after a rich meal, or when you need a satisfying hangover cure! For an even more satisfying dish, cook the sauce a little more generously, like a stew. The warm, refreshing, and spicy seafood pasta will surely revitalize your senses and provide a comforting meal.
Main Ingredients- Spaghetti noodles (1 serving)
- Frozen seafood mix (2-3 handfuls)
- Mushrooms (e.g., button or king oyster) (2-3)
- Onion (1/3)
- Chili pepper (1) (e.g., Cheongyang or red chili)
- Lemon juice (1/2 tsp)
- Olive oil (a little)
- Salt (a pinch)
- Cherry tomatoes (5-6) or sun-dried tomatoes
- Fresh basil or scallion (a little)
- Pepper (a pinch)
Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce Ingredients (Store-bought sauce can be substituted)- Fresh tomato (1)
- Dried herbs (basil, oregano, etc.) (a little)
- Salt (1-1.5 tsp)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) (1 Tbsp)
- Hot sauce (1/2 Tbsp)
- Water (2 ladles)
- Kimchi brine (1/2 ladle)
- Paprika powder (optional)
- Parmesan cheese powder (1 Tbsp)
- Fresh tomato (1)
- Dried herbs (basil, oregano, etc.) (a little)
- Salt (1-1.5 tsp)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) (1 Tbsp)
- Hot sauce (1/2 Tbsp)
- Water (2 ladles)
- Kimchi brine (1/2 ladle)
- Paprika powder (optional)
- Parmesan cheese powder (1 Tbsp)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. Prepare Ingredients: Traditional Arrabbiata sauce uses dried chili peppers, but we’re adapting it for Korean tastes with gochujang, hot sauce, or kimchi brine for a spicy kick. Herbs and vegetables that enhance flavor can be omitted or substituted according to your preference if they are not available.
Step 2
A. Making Fresh Tomato Sauce: 1. Peel the Tomatoes: Make an ‘X’ cut on the top of each tomato. Blanch them in boiling water for 15-30 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath. The skins should peel off effortlessly.
Step 3
2. Simmer and Mash Tomatoes: Roughly chop the peeled tomatoes. Place them in a pan with 1.5-2 ladles of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring and mashing frequently, until the liquid has reduced by half. Season with basil and salt during this process. (This step can be conveniently substituted with store-bought tomato sauce or paste.)
Step 4
3. Add Spiciness: Once the tomato sauce has reduced by half, stir in the gochujang and hot sauce (or kimchi brine). Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, you can add 1 tablespoon of ketchup.
Step 5
B. Cooking Spaghetti: 4. Cook the Noodles: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti for about 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions (around 7-8 minutes). IMPORTANT: Never rinse the cooked pasta under cold water! Before the steam dissipates, toss the pasta with 1-2 drops of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 6
C. Assembling the Arrabbiata Seafood Pasta: 5. Prepare Vegetables: Slice the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the onion. If using fresh chili peppers, slice them thinly on the diagonal.
Step 7
6. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced chili pepper and chopped onion, and sauté until fragrant. If you enjoy garlic, add it now and sauté with the vegetables. (While Arrabbiata traditionally uses dried chilies for heat, fresh chilies offer a brighter, fresher spicy aroma.)
Step 8
7. Cook Seafood and Mushrooms: Once the onion and chili are fragrant, add the seafood mix and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Sauté together with the vegetables.
Step 9
8. Add Sauce and Continue Cooking: When the seafood begins to change color and cook through, add the prepared tomato sauce and the halved cherry tomatoes (or sun-dried tomatoes). Toss everything together well and continue to cook briefly.
Step 10
9. Final Seasoning: Just before turning off the heat, drizzle with a little lemon juice to brighten the flavors. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried basil to taste.
Step 11
10. Plating: Using a fork or long tongs, twirl the cooked spaghetti and arrange it elegantly on a plate. Generously spoon the cooked seafood arrabbiata sauce over the pasta.
Step 12
11. Garnish: Finish by sprinkling with paprika powder, Parmesan cheese powder, fresh basil leaves, or finely chopped scallions, according to your preference. Your delicious Arrabbiata Seafood Pasta is ready to be enjoyed!
