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Spicy Tomato Pasta

This Spicy Tomato Pasta is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights. The sauce is a beautiful rich tomato-based sauce with a spicy kick thanks to the red chilis. But you can adapt the spice level to taste. With very few ingredients, you can have this spicy tomato pasta on the table in under 20 minutes. Add some bread and a side salad, and you have a quick and easy dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 529 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic - sliced
  • 1-2 red chilies - sliced - see note 1
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
  • ½ cup crushed tomatoes or passata
  • 1 cup fresh spinach - packed
For the Pangrattato (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon butter/olive oil
  • ¼ cup chunky breadcrumb/panko
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano/parsley - see note 2
  • salt - to taste
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place a large pan of water on to boil.
  2. While it is heating up, make the pangrattato
  3. Place the butter/olive oil in a cold frying pan, and add in the fresh herbs and breadcrumbs. 2 tablespoon butter/olive oil¼ cup / 30 g chunky breadcrumb/panko1 tablespoon fresh oregano/parsley
  4. Stir the mixture well and cook until the breadcrumbs are crispy and golden.
  5. Season generously with salt and pepper, and then immediately tip the pangrattato mixture into a small bowl to stop it from browning any further. salt black pepper
To make the pasta
  1. Once the water has come to a boil, add the salt and pasta. Stir to submerge the spaghetti and then cook for 1 minute less than the packet suggests. (Set your timer)1 tablespoon salt12 oz / 340 g pasta
  2. While the pasta is cooking, pour the olive oil into a cold large frying pan and add the sliced garlic; cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to just sizzle.¼ cup / 60 ml olive oil6 cloves garlic - sliced
  3. Add in the chopped red chili and the tomato halves. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the crushed tomatoes once sizzling.1-2 red chilies - sliced1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved½ cup crushed tomatoes or passata
  4. Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes, then turn the heat low until the pasta is cooked.
  5. Reserve 2 cups of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
  6. Add the pasta to the frying pan and ½ cup of pasta water. Use tongs to turn and coat the pasta in the sauce. Add the fresh spinach and turn to wilt it in the sauce. 1 cup fresh spinach - packed
  7. Add more water as needed.
  8. Check the seasoning, and serve garnished with the pangrattato and parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • You can replace the chopped red chili with red pepper flakes or chilli flakes. Add to taste (1 teaspoon is about the same as 1 hot chili)
  • You can replace the fresh herbs with 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 529kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 1874mg (78%) Potassium 465mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1233IU (25%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 529

% Daily Value*

Calories 529kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 1874mg 78%
Potassium 465mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1233IU 25%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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