Bella Cucina Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce 400g

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Sun-ripened tomatoes and chilli with real heat — Bella Cucina Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce. 400g.

Sun-ripened tomatoes | Chilli | Garlic | The angry sauce — and proud of it

Why Bella Cucina Arrabbiata

• Arrabbiata — Italian for “angry”, the tomato and chilli sauce with genuine heat
• Sun-ripened tomatoes — the bright, sweet base that balances the chilli
• Chilli — real heat, not a suggestion
• Garlic — the aromatic depth that makes the sauce more than just hot
• No cream, no compromise — a clean, bold, unapologetically spiced tomato sauce
• Ready in minutes — heat and serve, or use as the base for something more

My Meat Man

This is the sauce for people who want their pasta to have some fire.

Arrabbiata means “angry” in Italian — and the name is earned. This is a tomato sauce built around chilli and garlic, with no cream to soften the blow and no apology for the heat. The tomato provides the sweet, bright base. The garlic provides the aromatic depth. The chilli provides the heat that builds with every bite and makes you reach for more despite yourself.

It is one of the great Roman pasta sauces — simple, bold and completely satisfying. Three ingredients done properly: tomato, garlic, chilli. The rest is technique.

At HKD 39 for 400g, this is the sauce for nights when you want your pasta to mean something.

The sauce for people who want their pasta to have some fire.

What is Arrabbiata?

Arrabbiata is a classic Roman pasta sauce — one of the simplest and most satisfying in the Italian canon:

• tomato — the bright, sweet, acidic base
• garlic — fried in olive oil until golden, the aromatic foundation
• chilli — dried red chilli, added with the garlic for heat that infuses the oil and the sauce
• no cream, no cheese in the sauce — this is a clean, bold tomato sauce

The name “arrabbiata” — angry — refers to the heat of the chilli and the flushed face of the person eating it.

How to Use

As a Pasta Sauce (Primary Use)

• Heat gently in a pan and toss with your pasta of choice
• Add a splash of pasta cooking water to loosen and emulsify
• Finish with fresh parsley — not parmesan, traditionally — and a drizzle of olive oil
• Penne arrabbiata is the classic — the tubes trap the spiced sauce inside
• Also excellent with rigatoni, spaghetti and casarecce

Elevated Versions

• Add prawns in the last 3 minutes — the chilli and seafood combination is exceptional
• Add nduja for a double chilli hit and a deeper, more complex heat
• Add Italian sausage and simmer for 15 minutes for a spicy meat sauce
• Add olives and capers for a spicy puttanesca variation
• Finish with burrata for a hot-and-cold contrast that is genuinely spectacular

Beyond Pasta

• Use as a spicy pizza base — top with mozzarella, salami and chilli flakes
• Use as a dipping sauce for arancini, meatballs or garlic bread
• Spoon over baked eggs for a spicy shakshuka-style breakfast
• Use as the sauce in a spicy lasagne
• Stir into a soup or stew for heat and depth

Pro Tips

• Heat gently — the chilli flavour develops with slow warming, not hard boiling
• Always finish pasta in the pan with the sauce — the pasta absorbs the sauce and the dish comes together
• Add pasta cooking water — the starchy water emulsifies the sauce and makes it cling
• Traditionally served with parsley, not parmesan — the cheese can overwhelm the clean chilli heat
• A drizzle of good olive oil at the end rounds the heat and adds richness
• Add extra chilli flakes if you want more heat — or a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are sharp

Serving Suggestions

• penne arrabbiata with fresh parsley, olive oil and extra chilli — the Roman classic
• rigatoni arrabbiata with prawns and fresh basil
• spaghetti arrabbiata with nduja and burrata
• spicy pizza with arrabbiata base, mozzarella and salami
• baked eggs in arrabbiata with feta and fresh herbs
• arrabbiata as a dipping sauce for garlic bread or arancini
• spicy lasagne with arrabbiata, Italian sausage and béchamel

Why this is a smart buy

At HKD 39 for 400g of Bella Cucina Arrabbiata, this is exceptional value for a bold, unapologetically spiced Italian tomato sauce built on sun-ripened tomatoes, garlic and chilli.

• Arrabbiata — the angry sauce, and proud of it
• sun-ripened tomatoes, garlic and chilli — the three ingredients that define the sauce
• HKD 39 — the most fiery jar in the pantry at an accessible price

Ideal for spice lovers, pasta nights with attitude and anyone who wants their food to have some fire.

You may also like:

• Bella Cucina Basil Sugo Pasta Sauce 400g — the classic tomato and basil sauce for when you want something milder
• Bella Cucina Alla Vodka Pasta Sauce 400g — tomato and cream, silky and rich

Delivery & Storage

Delivery

• Fast delivery across Hong Kong

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Refrigerate after opening and use within the recommended timeframe

Frequently Asked Questions

What does arrabbiata mean?
Arrabbiata means “angry” in Italian — a reference to the heat of the chilli and the flushed face of the person eating it. It is a classic Roman pasta sauce: tomato, garlic and chilli, no cream.

How hot is it?
Genuinely hot — this is a chilli sauce with real heat, not a mild tomato sauce with a hint of spice. If you are sensitive to heat, start with a smaller amount and build up.

Is it ready to use?
Yes — heat gently and serve. It is also an excellent base for elevated versions — add prawns, nduja, sausage or olives and capers to build something more.

Why parsley and not parmesan?
Traditionally, arrabbiata is served with fresh parsley rather than parmesan. The clean, fresh herb complements the chilli heat without overwhelming it. Parmesan can be added if preferred, but parsley is the authentic choice.

What pasta shape works best?
Penne is the classic — the tubes trap the spiced sauce inside. Rigatoni, spaghetti and casarecce also work beautifully.

Final Word

Bella Cucina Arrabbiata is the sauce for people who want their pasta to have some fire.

Sun-ripened tomatoes, garlic and chilli — heat, toss with penne, finish with parsley and olive oil. The angry sauce, ready in minutes.

Sun-ripened tomatoes. Garlic. Chilli. The angry sauce.