4.9 from 94 votes
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne Arrabbiata is a spicy pasta dish featuring penne cooked al dente and tossed with a sauce made from garlic, dried chili flakes, canned chopped tomatoes, and tomato puree. Fresh basil is folded in before serving, providing herbal brightness. Optional Parmesan adds a savory, cheesy note. The sauce is simmered gently to meld flavors, creating a balanced dish with a noticeable but adjustable kick of heat.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
419 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 140 g penne pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 3 garlic crushed, clove
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 400 g tomato canned, chopped
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 4 tablespoon basil finely chopped, fresh
- 15 g parmesan optional
Instructions
- Add 140 g Penne pasta to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoon Olive oil in a frying pan and add 1 teaspoon Dried chilli flakes and 3 Garlic cloveCook on a low heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 400 g Chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoon Tomato puree and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper to the pan and stir well and simmer until the pasta is ready.
- Drain the pasta (reserving a little of the water) and add to the sauce along with 4 tablespoon Fresh basil.
- Stir well and serve topped with 15 g Parmesan.
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Notes
- The quantity of chili flakes can be adjusted to suit milder preferences or children, balancing heat intensity.
- Adding a teaspoon of fish sauce deepens the savory flavor but makes the dish non-vegetarian/vegan.
- Reserve some pasta cooking water to thin and smooth the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Fresh spinach or other vegetables can be stirred in near the end of cooking to add color and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
452mg
(19%)
Potassium
677mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1335IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
196mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1335IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.