5 from 14 votes
Penne all’Arrabbiata
Penne all’Arrabbiata is a classic Italian pasta dish featuring penne pasta tossed in a spicy tomato sauce made from garlic, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and fresh or canned diced tomatoes. The sauce is gently simmered to concentrate flavors, yielding a vibrant, tangy, and mildly spicy coating for the penne. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley, it is a flavorful vegetarian option for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
338 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6-8 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, slightly crushed
- ½-1 tablespoon dried red pepper flakes seeded and chopped, or ½-1 fresh chili peppers
- 500 grams diced tomatoes just chop before adding to the pan, canned; or whole tomatoes
- 500 grams penne pasta
- basil optional, for garnishing, or parsley
- kosher salt as needed
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes once it is glistening slightly.
- Start a pot of water for the pasta and add salt and bring to a boil.
- Remove the garlic cloves right before they start to brown.
- Add the crushed tomatoes (only use peeled tomatoes) to the pan, reduce heat and simmer for ten minutes.
- Start the pasta and cook until al dente by following the instructions on the box.
- Drain the pasta, add to frying pan, and toss with the sauce over high heat for a few minutes (not too long, use your judgment and when the sauce starts coating the pasta you can turn it off).
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley and enjoy!
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Notes
- Grated Pecorino Romano cheese can be added on top if you prefer a richer finish.
- Remove garlic cloves before adding tomatoes to avoid bitterness in the sauce.
- Cook pasta to al dente for the best texture in this dish.
Nutrition Information
Serving
100g
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
260mg
(11%)
Potassium
363mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
327IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 327IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.