Penne Arrabbiata
Spice up your pasta night with this classic Penne Arrabbiata recipe! Featuring tender al dente penne coated in a fiery tomato sauce infused with garlic, red chili flakes, and a touch of extra virgin olive oil, this dish is a celebration of simple, bold Italian flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this spicy pasta dish delivers a beautifully balanced heat and a burst of freshness in every bite. Easy to make and packed with flavor, Penne Arrabbiata is a must-try for fans of authentic Italian cuisine and those who crave a little kick in their comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 800 grams Canned whole tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté the garlic until it is golden, but not browned, for about 2 minutes.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for 1 minute to release their flavors.
Carefully add the canned whole tomatoes to the skillet, breaking them up with a spoon. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the pasta dish.
Transfer the penne arrabbiata to serving bowls and grate Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 829 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 455 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
