Description
This Penne Arrabbiata recipe is a spicy and flavorful twist on traditional tomato pasta. With a kick of red chili pepper and fresh basil, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 cup (~100g) penne
- 1–2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 red chili pepper (sliced or 1 tsp crushed red pepper)
- 2 (~200g) tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp grounded black pepper
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (to garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Make a cross on the bottom of each tomato and blanch in boiling water. Peel, chop, and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a pan, add minced garlic, and cook over medium heat.
- Cook Chili: Sauté the red chili in the oil for about a minute.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
- Cook Pasta: Cook penne in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Combine: Drain pasta, add to the tomato sauce with tomato paste, seasonings, and basil. Toss well.
- Finish: Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of chili or add chili flakes.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: Penne Arrabbiata, Spicy Tomato Pasta, Italian Pasta Recipe
