- Cooking the Penne
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sautéing Garlic & Chili
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and chili flakes, cooking until the garlic turns lightly golden and fragrant.
- Adding the Tomatoes
Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir. Add salt, pepper, and sugar if needed. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce thickens and the flavors deepen.
- Combinando pasta y salsa
Add the drained penne to the sauce. Toss well, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to help the sauce cling.
- Sazonado final
Taste and adjust heat, salt, or pepper. Add more chili flakes for extra spice.
- Serving Serve hot, garnished with
fresh parsley or basil and optional Parmesan.
- Calorías:612 kcal%30%
- Proteína:14.5 g%29%
- Carbohidratos:101.8 g%33%
- Gordo:16.8 g%33%
- Azúcar:24.1 g%24%
- Sal:1.3 g%19%
- Energía:2561 kJ%42%
Penne Arrabbiata is a fiery, vibrant pasta dish made with a spicy tomato sauce infused with garlic, chili flakes, and olive oil. The name “arrabbiata” means “angry” in Italian, referring to the heat of the sauce. It’s bold, aromatic, and incredibly satisfying while remaining one of the simplest pasta dishes to prepare.
