Penne Arrabiatta
Spice up your weeknight dinner with this fiery and flavor-packed Penne Arrabiata recipe! Made with hearty penne pasta, a bold tomato sauce infused with garlic and red chili flakes, and topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this Italian classic guarantees a satisfying kick in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a perfect combination of simplicity and bold flavors, ideal for a quick yet impressive meal. The rich crushed tomato base is balanced by aromatic olive oil and just the right amount of heat, while an optional dusting of Parmesan cheese adds a creamy finish. Serve it piping hot to enjoy the vibrant, comforting flavors that make Penne Arrabiata a timeless favorite in Italian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely chop the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for an additional 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir well. Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water to adjust the consistency.
Add the cooked penne to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce until well-coated.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the pasta. Stir gently to combine.
Serve the Penne Arrabiata hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.7 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3565 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.7 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 74.1 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 737 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2317 mg | 49% | |
*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.
