Description
Penne Arrabbiata is a vibrant and spicy Italian pasta dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table in just 20 minutes. This delightful meal features penne pasta enveloped in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic and red pepper flakes, creating an irresistible combination that is both comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 oz penne pasta
- Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add tomato paste, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir occasionally for about 6-7 minutes until the sauce turns deep red.
- Incorporate the canned tomatoes into the sauce mixture and simmer while using a wooden spoon to break them down. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Drain the pasta and mix it directly into the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted, then serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg