Description
This Penne Arrabbiata recipe is a classic Italian dish with a fiery kick. The spicy tomato sauce pairs perfectly with al dente penne pasta, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal. Topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Penne Arrabbiata:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, add red pepper flakes, pour in crushed tomatoes, season, and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in fresh basil and serve hot, topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the red pepper flakes.
- This sauce also works well with spaghetti or rigatoni.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
