Spicy Arrabiata Penne
A weeknight-friendly Italian vegetarian built around penne rigate, chopped tomatoes and red chilli flakes — roughly 60 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy
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How to make it
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add kosher salt to the boiling water, then add the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions, about 9 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until the oil starts to shimmer.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, red chile flakes, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the chopped basil.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes and more basil and serve warm.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Large pot · Saucepan
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What to serve with Spicy Arrabiata Penne
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Tips & common questions
How long does Spicy Arrabiata Penne take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — 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 Spicy Arrabiata Penne vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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