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Penne Arrabbiata

Penne Arrabbiata is spicy, saucy, and so easy! The combination of penne noodles, spicy tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese is simply irresistible. But the best part is this Italian pasta recipe is ready in about 20 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced very thin
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • (1) 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • (1) 16 ounce box penne
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and just starting to soften. Stir in the tomato paste. 
  2. Add in the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar and bring to a steady simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 15 minutes - stirring occasionally. In the meantime, make your pasta. 
  3. Fill a large pot with water and a dash of salt. Place over a medium-high heat and bring water to a rolling boil. Add penne and cook for 8 to 9 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Drain pasta well.
  4. Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce. Add in the basil and stir well to combine. 
  5. Serve pasta warm, with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese!