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Penne Arrabbiata
Penne arrabbiata is quick and easy-to-make pasta that needs 20 minutes or less to make. It’s rich, spicy, and has bright tomato flavors. It’s comforting food without being too heavy and has a wonderful kick to it.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 497 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 28- ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 10 basil leaves
- ½ cup parmesan
Instructions
- In a large pan sauté onion, garlic, and red chili flakes in olive oil.
- Add tomato paste and cook until the paste turns slightly brown, caramelized.
- Add canned whole peeled tomatoes along with the juice. Add dried herbs, salt, and pepper to taste the sauce.
- Simmer cook while breaking the tomatoes with the ladle as you stir.
- Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Season generously with salt, and cook penne pasta in boiling water very al-dente (means cook pasta 2-3 minutes lesser than the packet instructions).
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain pasta and set aside.
- Add cooked pasta, fresh basil leaves (roughly torn). Gently stir until pasta is coated in sauce.
- Turn off the heat, and add parmesan cheese. Mix.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If you like it spicy, you can add more chili flakes.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition Information
Calories
497kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
573mg
(24%)
Potassium
639mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
485IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
212mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 573mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 639mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 212mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.