🌶️ Penne Arrabbiata Recipe (Spicy Italian Pasta)
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 2
🧾 Ingredients:
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200g penne pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3–4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1–2 dried red chilies (or 1 tsp red chili flakes)
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1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes (or 2 cups fresh pureed tomatoes)
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
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Optional: Parmesan cheese, for topping
🍳 Instructions:
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Boil a pot of salted water and cook the penne until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
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In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and red chili flakes or dried chilies. Sauté until fragrant but not burnt (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stir, and simmer the sauce for 8–10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
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Add salt and black pepper to taste.
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Toss the drained penne into the sauce and stir to coat well. Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.
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Cook everything together for another 1–2 minutes so the flavors blend well.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil and optional Parmesan.
💡 Tips:
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Use San Marzano tomatoes for a richer flavor if available.
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Adjust the amount of chili to your spice preference — “arrabbiata” means “angry,” so it should be bold and spicy!
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This dish is naturally vegan, but you can add Parmesan for extra richness.
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