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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

  • 400 g penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (or more to taste)
  • 800 g canned peeled tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 parsley (fresh, chopped)
  • 30 g Parmesan (finely grated (optional))

Directions

  1. 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. 2

    While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

  4. 4

    Add the canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano. Break up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon.

  5. 5

    Simmer the sauce for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

  6. 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. 7

    Finish with fresh parsley and Parmesan, if using.

  8. 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