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Penne Arrabbiata
This spicy Italian Penne Arrabbiata is homemade in 20 minutes! It makes a great vegetarian dish, served with fresh parmesan, basil and parsley.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 488 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne rigate
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , depending on how spicy you want it
- 1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes (or 1 1/2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes)
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or pecorino cheese), for topping
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley (finely chopped), for topping
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to package instructions, until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, crushing them roughly with the back of a wooden spoon, and tomato paste.
- Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and add fresh chopped basil.
- When pasta is cooked, drain the water and add it to the sauce. Toss well. Taste and add more red pepper flakes or salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve immediately topped with a generous portion of grated pecorino or parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
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Notes
- Variations:
- To Freeze: Make the arrabbiata sauce and allow it to cool completely. Store it in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months. Reheat in a sauce pan on low heat. Make noodles fresh for serving.
- Arrabbiata spaghetti: substitute spaghetti noodles.
- Add meat: ground beef, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, sausage, meatballs
- Add vegetables: grill desired vegetables (zucchini, pepper, onions, etc) in step 2, before adding tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
456mg
(19%)
Potassium
617mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
840IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
22.4mg
(25%)
Calcium
199mg
(20%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 22.4mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.