Penne all'Arrabbiata (Spicy Penne)
Spicy Penne Arrabbiata is a classic Italian dish full of juicy tomatoes, flavorful garlic, and lots of heat.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 494kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cayenne pepper, chopped, or ½ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 oz whole wheat penne, dry
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil. Add chopped garlic and sauté over medium heat until golden, 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped peppers. (If using red pepper flakes, start with ½ teaspoon and add the additional ½ teaspoon as the sauce simmers, if you prefer a spicier sauce.) Sauté until the peppers are fragrant, 1 min.
- Add diced tomatoes and salt. Mix well and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- While the sauce is thickening, bring a 1.5-2 quarts of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add pasta and simmer, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente, 7-9 min. Drain pasta when done.
- When sauce has thickened, add cooked, drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 91.5g | Protein: 20.6g | Fat: 909g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 615mg | Fiber: 15.5g | Sugar: 6.2g