Description
Penne Arrabbiata is a vibrant Italian pasta dish that delivers a delightful kick of spice with every bite. This quick and easy recipe combines perfectly cooked penne pasta with a rich, garlicky tomato sauce infused with red pepper flakes. Ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this dish brings bold flavors and comfort together in one bowl. Get ready to savor each fiery mouthful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 28 ounces canned whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente (11-13 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes: Pour in canned tomatoes (juice included), breaking them apart while stirring. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained penne to the skillet with half a cup of reserved pasta water. Toss until well coated.
- Finish with Basil: Tear fresh basil leaves by hand and mix them in just before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate your Penne Arrabbiata, adding extra red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 310g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg