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Rigatoni Arrabbiata
This Rigatoni Arrabbiata is a spicy Italian classic pasta dish. It makes an easy, quick meal for spice lovers. Arrabbiata translates from Italian to angry, which perfectly describes the spicy sauce in this dish. It is spiked with plenty of red pepper flakes to give the sauce an 'angry' kick. Ready in 30 minutes, this is an excellent quick-cook spicy dinner idea.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 482 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the sauce
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes see note 1
- 5 cloves garlic , crushed/minced
- 1 can crushed Italian tomatoes 28oz/800g can
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 12 oz rigatoni
To finish
- salt and pepper
- fresh parsley for garnish
- grated parmesan for garnish
- extra virgin olive oil for garnish
Instructions
Make the sauce
- Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a large pan, add the red pepper flakes, and place over medium-low heat. Cook gently for 3 minutes.¼ cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the minced garlic. Stir in the oil for 20 seconds, then add the canned tomatoes and all the juice.5 cloves garlic1 can crushed Italian tomatoes
- Add salt and sugar.1 teaspoon sugar½ teaspoon salt
- Return the pan to the heat and cook the sauce on low heat for 20 minutes.
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Now cook your pasta
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil and add your salt. Add the pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the packet suggests.1 tbsp salt12 oz / 340 g rigatoni
- Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and ¼ cup of the reserved cooking water.
- Turn the pasta over in the sauce so it's completely coated. Cook for a minute over low heat, adding extra pasta water if the sauce gets too dry.
- Test the seasoning and then serve with fresh parsley, freshly grated parmesan, and a drizzle of EVOO. salt and pepper fresh parsley grated parmesan extra virgin olive oil
Notes
- Add more or less red pepper flakes to suit your tastes. You can also add fresh red chilies for an extra flavor and spice boost.
Nutrition Information
Calories
482kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
2222mg
(93%)
Potassium
526mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
522IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 2222mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 522IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.