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Penne all'Arrabbiata (Spicy Penne)
Spicy Penne Arrabbiata is a classic Italian dish full of juicy tomatoes, flavorful garlic, and lots of heat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 494 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cayenne pepper, chopped, or ½ - 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 oz whole wheat penne, dry
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil. Add chopped garlic and sauté over medium heat until golden, 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped peppers. (If using red pepper flakes, start with ½ tsp and add the additional ½ tsp as the sauce simmers, if you prefer a spicier sauce.) Sauté until the peppers are fragrant, 1 min.
- Add diced tomatoes and salt. Mix well and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- While the sauce is thickening, bring a 1.5-2 quarts of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add pasta and simmer, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente, 7-9 min. Drain pasta when done.
- When sauce has thickened, add cooked, drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
494kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
91.5g
(31%)
Protein
20.6g
(41%)
Fat
909g
(1398%)
Saturated Fat
1.2g
(6%)
Sodium
615mg
(26%)
Fiber
15.5g
(62%)
Sugar
6.2g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 91.5g | 31% |
| Protein | 20.6g | 41% |
| Fat | 909g | 1398% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Sodium | 615mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 15.5g | 62% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.