Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsDonatello RestaurantPenne Arrabbiate Recipe

Penne Arrabbiate Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Shortcut pasta with tomato sauce, basil & chili peppers

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Ingredients

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Penne Arrabbiate Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped chili peppers, sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

  5. 5

    Finish with Basil

    Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the Penne Arrabbiate hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.

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