RAVIOLI WITH FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE
Translated as ‘brother devil’, this spicy tomato sauce is a great base for any pasta, pizza base or even as a sauce for slow cooking. Make up a batch to have on hand for quick mid-week meals.
Ingredients
½ cup Azzuro extra virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
2 teaspoons Farro chilli flakes
2 jars Ferrera Tomato Sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 pack Bertagni Ravioli
1 Living Herbs basil plant, finely chopped
1 Living Herbs mint plant, finely chopped
½ bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped
¼ cup pecorino or parmesan, finely grated
Method
Fill a large pot with cold water, cover, and place on a high heat to come to a boil. In a heavy-based deep fry pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over a medium heat
Add the garlic and cook for 3-4 mins or until fragrant and golden
Add the chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomato, mixing well and adding seasoning to taste
Cook the tomato, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 mins or until the oil separates and the tomato begins to fry
The sauce will start to thicken, so keep a close eye to avoid burning
Turn down to very low to just keep warm
Once the water boils, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions
Drain well and add to the sauce
Add the chopped herbs, pecorino or parmesan and mix through well to combine. Serve immediately, drizzled with olive oil