A simple Italian classic made with al dente penne, a rich tomato sauce, garlic, and plenty of chili.
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Penne Arrabbiata
A simple Italian pasta dish with spicy tomato sauce.
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
Ingredients
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 150 ml of pasta water, then drain.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 3
Add the sliced garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- 4
Add the canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano. Break up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
- 5
Simmer the sauce for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- 6
Add the cooked penne to the sauce along with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta.
- 7
Finish with fresh parsley and Parmesan, if using.
- 8
Serve immediately with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving size
- per serving
- Calories
- ~510 kcal
- Protein
- 16 g
- Carbohydrates
- 84 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
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