Spicy Arrabiata Penne
A weeknight-friendly Italian vegetarian built around penne rigate, chopped tomatoes and red chilli flakes β 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, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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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 Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
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Tips & common questions
How long does Spicy Arrabiata Penne take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β 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 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 Spicy Arrabiata Penne 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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