Penne Arrabbiata Recipe
Penne pasta sautéed with crushed red pepper in a homemade marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook 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. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce, and toss to coat. Stir in the chopped fresh basil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve
Plate the Penne Arrabbiata and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!


