All you need is 30 minutes and 7 simple ingredients to make this Italian pasta recipe with Arrabbiata Sauce. If you are looking for an easy pasta dinner for two, try this Spicy Penne all'Arrabbiata!
14oztomatoeswhole, peeled and canned or 8 Roma tomatoes -about 2 cups or 1 pound)
salt and pepper to taste
7ozpenne2 cups
2tablespoonsfresh parsleyminced
2tablespoonspecorino romano cheesefreshly grated
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant (do not brown).
Add the peperoncini and sauté for another minute or so.
Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Stir occasionally while crushing the tomatoes with the back of your spatula.
While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for about 8 minutes or until al dente.
While waiting for the pasta to cook, if the tomato sauce thickens too much, lower the heat and add a little pasta water.
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta.
Add the pasta to the sauce.
Toss to combine. If necessary, add some of the pasta water.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and cheese.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients.
Fresh garlic is a must, do not be tempted to replace it with garlic powder.
If you are a lover of garlic, you can always add an extra clove or two to the recipe.
As the tomatoes are cooking, they will soften and become easy to crush with the back of a spoon or a fork. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can pureé the tomatoes instead.
The recipe can easily be doubled.
This recipe will make 2 generous portions or 4 entrees.Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.