Easy Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring a spicy tomato sauce that brings flavors of Italy to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level with more or less red pepper flakes. Pair this dish with a light salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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