ADVERTISEMENT

Print Options:

Penne Arrabbiata

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins

Penne tossed in a spicy sauce of garlic, chili flakes, crushed tomatoes, and olive oil, finished with fresh herbs. Serves 4.

Penne arrabbiata with spicy tomato sauce and fresh basil

Sauce

 ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
 4 garlic, thinly sliced
 1 tsp red chili flakes, or to taste
 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
 1 tsp salt

Pasta

 12 oz penne rigate (340g)
 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
 ¼ cup grated pecorino romano (optional)
1

Bloom the aromatics. Warm the olive oil with the garlic and chili flakes over medium-low heat 2 minutes until fragrant, without browning.

2

Simmer. Add the tomatoes and salt. Simmer 15 minutes until thickened.

3

Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, cook the penne until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

4

Toss. Add the penne to the sauce with a splash of pasta water and toss 1–2 minutes.

5

Serve. Finish with herbs and pecorino, if using.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1 plate

Amount per serving
Calories520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g22%

Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 950mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 77g29%

Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 17g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Scroll to Top