Penne Arrabbiata Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Penne pasta in a spicy tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Cook Pasta
Add the penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until al dente.
3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander, reserving a little pasta water, and set aside.

4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
5
Sauté Garlic and Chili
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the pan. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
6
Add Tomatoes
Carefully add the canned whole tomatoes, crushing them with a spoon or fork as you add them to the pan.
7
Simmer Sauce
Stir in salt and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
8
Add Basil
Add the chopped fresh basil to the sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained penne pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
10
Serve
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.