Penne Arrabbiata
Devashish
This fiery Italian classic, Penne Arrabbiata, delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 20 minutes. With only 488 calories per serving and packed with 17g of protein, this vegetarian pasta dish proves that simple ingredients can create extraordinary flavors.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5
Calories 488 kcal
Large pot
Large skillet
Wooden spoon
- 1 pound penne rigate
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes depending on how spicy you want it
- 1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes or 1 ½ cups fresh chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or pecorino cheese, for topping
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley finely chopped, for topping
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to package instructions, until tender.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes, crushing them roughly with the back of a wooden spoon, and tomato paste.
Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 5-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and add fresh chopped basil.
When pasta is cooked, drain the water and add it to the sauce.
Toss well. Taste and add more red pepper flakes or salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately topped with a generous portion of grated pecorino or parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 456mgPotassium: 617mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 840IUVitamin C: 22.4mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 3.4mg
Keyword chili peppers, garlic, spicy pasta, tomato sauce