Easy Penne Arrabbiata
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 (Servings)
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Calories
399 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Easy Penne Arrabbiata
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Perfect arrabbiata sauce made in 1 pot with 8 pantry staples. Incredibly spicy, garlicky, vibrant tomato flavor. Gluten-free friendly and naturally vegan.
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Ingredients
PASTA
- Water for boiling
- 1 Tbsp salt (for seasoning the water)
- 10-12 ounces Pasta of Choice (penne is best // gluten-free as needed)
SAUCE
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for finishing (if oil-free, sub water and add more as needed as it evaporates)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 tsp crushed red pepper flakes*, plus more for serving
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste* (organic, high quality when possible)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (we prefer Pomi or San Marzano)
- 3 healthy pinches sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2-3 tsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
FOR SERVING optional
- 1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped or torn
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Heat a large rimmed skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flake (for milder spice, start with the lesser quantity — for a serious kick, go with the full amount!). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, and watching carefully not to let it burn.
- Add tomato paste and stir into the garlic and red pepper flake (a spoon or rubber spatula works best). Cook until fragrant and the tomato paste has darkened slightly — ~2-3 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and maple syrup and stir. Bring to a very low simmer. Cook, covered, for 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced slightly and the flavors are deepened.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt to taste, red pepper flake for heat, or maple syrup for sweetness / to balance the spice. A bit more tomato paste can be added for depth of flavor, but a little goes a long way. And if the flavors aren’t quite developed, simmer for just a bit longer (covered) to allow the flavors to deepen.
- Meanwhile, when the water in the pot boils, add the pasta and stir to prevent clumps. Cook to al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain the pasta.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. If your sauce looks too thick, add pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time until you have a silky sauce that clings to the noodles. You likely won’t need all of the reserved pasta water.
- Serve as is or garnished with vegan parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Extra red pepper flakes on top add additional heat and a pop of color.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days, though best when fresh. Sauce is freezer friendly (when stored separate from the pasta) for up to 2 months. Reheat pasta on the stovetop, adding a bit of water to thin as needed.
Notes
- *Spice-sensitive folks should start with 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes.*High-quality tomato paste is key! We recommend double-concentrated.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with 10 ounces rice-based gluten-free penne, the lesser amounts where ranges are provided, 1/4 tsp of the salt in the pasta water (because the full tablespoon isn’t absorbed into the pasta), and without optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
399
(20%)
Carbohydrates
74.4g
(25%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9.3g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
578mg
(24%)
Potassium
725mg
(21%)
Fiber
6.9g
(28%)
Sugar
12.2g
(24%)
Vitamin A
614IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
21.9mg
(24%)
Calcium
81.2mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 399 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.4g | 25% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9.3g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 725mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6.9g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12.2g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 614IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 81.2mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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