85 spicy tomato recipes

Spicy tuna burgers loaded with green chilies, smothered in chili-tomato sauce and bubbly Monterey Jack cheese. These Tex-Mex tuna patties bring bold heat to burger night in just 35 minutes.

A punchy Venezuelan marinade with curry, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and spicy barbecue sauce. Mix it in 10 minutes flat and slather it on any cut of meat for bold, smoky-spiced flavor.

Pasta arrabbiata with dried red chilies, six cloves of garlic, and tomato passata in olive oil. A spicy, stripped-down Italian classic with just seven ingredients.

Spicy sun-dried tomato pasta with garlic, shallots, and jalapenos tossed with broken lasagna noodles and fresh Parmesan. A bold, no-fuss weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Cool cucumber yogurt relish with tomato, scallion, and cumin. This Indian-inspired raita comes together in 10 minutes and pairs with everything from grilled meats to spicy curries.

Hearty steak and bean chowder with cubed sirloin, spicy chili beans, russet potatoes, and tomato. One-pot meal somewhere between chili and beef stew, ready in 45 minutes.

A 10-minute blender salsa with tomato sauce, fresh jalapeños, scallions, and garlic. No cooking required. Bright, spicy, and ridiculously easy to throw together for taco night or last-minute snacking.

Spicy beer-batter hush puppies loaded with chopped tomatoes, green pepper, onion, and red pepper flakes. Deep-fried golden in under 5 minutes per batch.

Cooked pineapple salsa with tomatoes, hot peppers, cumin, lime juice, and a touch of cinnamon simmered for 30 minutes. A sweet-spicy fruit salsa for grilled fish.

Chili-bacon rub made with bacon drippings, chili powder, cayenne, garlic, and tomato paste. A smoky, spicy paste for chicken and barbecue. Five ingredients, five minutes.

Baingan bharta-style smoked eggplant: fire-charred eggplant simmered with onion, tomato, garam masala, and green chiles. A smoky, spicy Indian classic to scoop with naan.

Rotel and rice corn soup with spicy diced tomatoes, sweet corn, red pepper, and tortilla strips in a vegetable broth. A 30-minute pantry-friendly vegetarian dinner.

Spicy lentil potato stew simmers brown lentils, cubed potatoes, carrots, and celery in tomato juice with chili powder, oregano, and basil for a hearty one-pot vegan dinner.

Fresh corn kernels sautéed with colorful bell peppers, scallions, and garlic get tossed with halved cherry tomatoes, chipotle chile, and lime juice for a smoky-spicy salad that works hot or cold.

Hearty spicy spaghetti sauce: a fast 25-minute tomato sauce with garlic, red wine, dried chili, and your choice of beef, pork, or chicken. Pantry-friendly Italian dinner sauce with a kick.

Toasted cumin and garlic stirred into cool yogurt with fresh tomatoes, green onions, and chopped mint. This chilled Indian-style raita is the condiment that tames spicy curries and livens up grilled meats.