Description
Penne Arrabbiata is a classic Italian pasta dish. It features penne pasta tossed in a spicy tomato sauce. The heat comes from red chili peppers, making it a flavorful and quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, use less red pepper flakes.
- You can add a pinch of sugar to the sauce to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450
- Sugar: Approx. 8g
- Sodium: Approx. 600mg
- Fat: Approx. 16g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 65g
- Fiber: Approx. 7g
- Protein: Approx. 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg