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Penne Arrabbiata

Penne Arrabbiata

A quick, spicy pasta dish with a rich tomato sauce — ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 –2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 can 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Parmesan optional

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
    Penne pasta cooking in salted boiling water
  2. In skillet, heat oil and sauté garlic with chili flakes until fragrant.
    Garlic and chili flakes sautéing in olive oil for arrabbiata sauce
  3. Add tomatoes, season, and simmer 10–12 minutes.
    Tomatoes simmering in skillet for arrabbiata sauce
  4. Toss pasta into sauce, adding pasta water as needed.
    Penne pasta coated with spicy arrabbiata sauce in skillet
  5. Garnish with parsley and cheese if desired.
    Penne arrabbiata served in bowl with parsley garnish

Notes

Adjust chili to taste. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in fridge up to 3 days.