Fra diavolo

The name "Fra Diavolo" is Italian for "Brother Devil". It is also the name of a popular sauce and dish that is typically made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and chili peppers. The dish is said to have originated in the early 19th century in the southern Italian region of Calabria. The sauce is named after the Italian revolutionary leader Michele Pezza, who was also known as "Fra Diavolo".

The original Fra Diavolo sauce was made with only tomatoes, garlic, and chili peppers. Over time, the recipe has evolved and now includes onions and other seasonings. The sauce is typically served over pasta, chicken, or fish. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for bread or as a topping for pizza.

The exact origin of the Fra Diavolo sauce is unknown. However, it is believed to have been created by peasants in the early 19th century. The sauce was likely created as a way to add flavor to the bland food that was typically eaten by poor Italians.

Advice

When making fra diavolo, it is important to keep the heat at a medium-high temperature. This will help to ensure that the sauce does not burn, while still allowing it to thicken and reduce. Additionally, it is important to add the ingredients in the right order, starting with the oil and garlic, followed by the tomatoes and other ingredients. It is also important to season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, it is important to simmer the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and meld.

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Recipes

 

Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Vermicelli

2/5 - 576 votes

• shrimp
• tomato
• onion
• parsley
• water
• red pepper flake
• oil
• garlic
• vermicelli
• salt

 

Spicy Italian Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe

4.5/5 - 26 votes

• tomato
• onion
• red pepper flake
• white wine
• shrimp
• basil
• oregano
• olive oil
• garlic
• fettuccine
• salt

 

Torrisi's Chicken Fra Diavolo

4/5 - 35 votes

• BREAD CRUMBS
• lemon juice
• pepper
• olive oil
• salt
• yogurt
• butter
• chicken
• garlic
• frisée
• stale white bread
• treviso radicchio
• thyme
• GUAJILLO VINAIGRETTE
• olive oil
• salt
• sugar
• guajillo chily
• sriracha hot sauce
• chili flake
• lemon juice
• garlic

 

Lobster Fra Diavolo

4/5 - 6 votes

• salt
• lemon
• brandy
• red pepper flake
• parsley
• oil calabrian chile
• tomato paste
• white wine
• spaghetti
• lemon juice
• carrot
• fennel bulb
• onion
• olive oil
• lobster
• tomato
• butter
• garlic

 

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

4/5 - 5 votes

• bread
• black pepper
• thickly pancetta
• red pepper
• onion
• shrimp
• olive oil
• pasta sauce
• parsley
• garlic
• salt

 

Bucatini Fra Diavolo from 'Franny's'

4.3/5 - 3 votes

• salt
• bucatini
• butter
• chile flake
• parsley
• basil
• mint
• black pepper
• san marzano tomato
• parmesan cheese
• pecorino romano cheese
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Shrimp Fra Diavolo (Shrimp and Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce) Recipe

5/5 - 1 votes

• baking soda
• spaghetti
• tomato
• red pepper flake
• oregano
• clam juice
• salt
• parsley
• brandy
• shrimp
• garlic
• olive oil

 

Lobster Fra Diavolo

No Rating - 0 votes

• Gremolata Breadcrumbs
• lemon zest
• lobster fra diavolo
• panko breadcrumb
• parsley
• olive oil
• gremolata breadcrumb
• Lobster Fra Diavolo
• red pepper flake
• salt
• oregano
• live lobster
• spaghetti
• olive oil
• tomato paste
• tomato
• butter
• white wine
• garlic

 

Lobster Fra Diavolo (Lobster in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• cognac
• olive oil
• all purpose flour
• seafood
• bucatini pasta
• parsley
• oregano
• tomato
• bay leaf
• tomato paste
• red pepper flake
• lobster
• garlic

 

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

No Rating - 0 votes

• oregano
• parsley
• salt
• bucatini
• olive oil
• red pepper flake
• tomato
• white wine
• shrimp
• shallot
• cherry tomato
• garlic

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