Penne all'Arrabbiata
Penne, chopped tomatoes and dried red chili flakes come together in this Italian pasta β 55 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and large pot. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the penne until al dente, reserving a cup of the cooking water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, warm the olive oil in a wide pan over medium-low heat and add the thinly sliced garlic and chili flakes, cooking slowly for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and pale gold but not browned.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes, season with salt, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and turns rich and glossy.
- Stir most of the chopped parsley into the sauce and taste for heat and salt, adjusting the chili to your liking.
- Add the drained penne to the pan and toss over the heat for a minute so the pasta absorbs the sauce, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Serve at once topped with the remaining parsley and a final drizzle of olive oil; traditionally arrabbiata is served without cheese.
You'll use: Pan Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
What to serve with Penne all'Arrabbiata
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Tips & common questions
How long does Penne all'Arrabbiata take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Penne all'Arrabbiata vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Penne all'Arrabbiata is an original Italian recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Penne all'arrabbiata.jpg by DC, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.