Arrabbiata Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
Boil the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Drain the pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water for later use. Set the drained pasta aside.
Preparing the Sauce
Add chili flakes
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Incorporate tomatoes
Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the pan. Stir well to combine with the garlic and chili flakes.
Season the sauce
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add fresh basil
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and mix well.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
Combine pasta with sauce
Add the drained penne pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Serve
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil if desired.
