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Penne all'Arrabbiata

Penne arrabbiata is definitely one of the best Italian pasta dishes that save your dinner during busy weeknights. It's so easy, quick, full of flavor, and budget-friendly!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Penne arrabbiata
Servings: 4
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Katia

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz (220 grams) penne (rigatoni or spaghetti are fine too)

Arrabbiata Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes or crushed red pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 can (14oz/400 grams) canned whole tomatoes (diced are ok too)
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

To serve

  • 2-3 Tablespoon grated parmesan or pecorino cheese, optional

Instructions

Arrabbiata sauce

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan, and when it starts to shimmer, add the garlic and chili flakes. Cook over medium heat until aromatic, about 60 seconds. Make sure the garlic doesn't turn brown.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, salt, and a few twists of black pepper, and give a good stir. Let it cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, until it is slightly reduced, breaking the whole tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Stir occasionally.
  • While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
  • Reserve about ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain.
  • Taste the arrabbiata sauce, adjust the seasoning to taste, and stir in the pasta and fresh parsley.
  • Toss until well combined, adding a touch of the reserved pasta cooking water if you need to loosen the sauce.
  • Serve immediately with an extra drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, if you wish, and extra parsley or grated parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL VALUES: Please note that the nutrition values are based on an online nutrition calculator.  It’s an estimate only, and it should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. The nutrition value is for one serving only.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg