Penne All'arrabbiata Recipe
Make Penne All'arrabbiata Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; sauté for 1–2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to color.
- 3
Step 3
Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet and simmer for 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt to taste and let the sauce meld.
- 4
Step 4
Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
- 5
Step 5
Add torn basil leaves to the pasta and sauce and cook for another minute. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- 6
Step 6
Serve hot, sprinkled with grated cheese and extra basil if desired.