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Penne all’Arrabbiata
Penne arrabbiata is a simple, spicy and filling pasta dish from Lazio and one of the traditional favorites in Italy and around the world. Although it is an easy recipe, basically tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and chili peppers, it still needs a bit of attention to perfect and selecting the best ingredients can make all the difference.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6-8 6-8 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 2 garlic cloves slightly crushed
- ½-1 ½-1 tablespoon dried red pepper flakes; or ½-1 fresh chili peppers seeded and chopped
- 500 500 grams canned diced tomatoes or whole tomatoes work as well just chop before adding to the pan
- 500 500 grams penne pasta
- Basil or parsley optional, for garnishing
- 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
- Opinions are mixed on whether grated cheese should be served on top of penne all’arrabbiata. In the end it is a personal choice. If it is something that you want to add to your dish, then we recommend Pecorino Romano.
Nutrition Information
Serving
100g
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
260mg
(11%)
Potassium
363mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
327IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.