Classic Penne all'Arrabbiata
A quick and easy tomato sauce that is a little garlicy, a little spicy with fresh basil tossed with penne.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 3 small red chili peppers finely chopped or 1 1/2 teaspoons chili flakes
- 42 ounces (1.1 kg )can/tin diced/chopped or whole tomatoes
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt or to taste
- 1 pound (454 grams) penne pasta
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil or parsley chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pan of water to boil for pasta.
- If using whole canned tomatoes, mash with a fork until they are roughly broken up.
- While the water is coming up a boil, add the oil to a sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and chili and cook for 2 minutes, do not brown the garlic. Add the tomatoes and salt, turn up the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning, add more salt and spice if needed.
- Add the penne to the boiling water and cook the penne according to package directions, 9-10 minutes.
- Once the pasta is cooked, use a slotted spoon and add the pasta (draining the water) right from the water to the sauce. Mix well. Serve warm garnished with chopped basil or parsley.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 548mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g