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Penne Arrabbiata

A bold and spicy Italian pasta dish made with garlic, tomatoes, and chili flakes, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 400 g penne pasta
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 400 g crushed tomatoes
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Sauté garlic in olive oil, add chili flakes, then stir in crushed tomatoes and seasonings.
  3. Simmer sauce, toss with pasta, adjust consistency with pasta water, and garnish before serving.

Notes

Adjust chili flakes to control heat. Use high-quality tomatoes for best flavor.