Chilli Tomato Pasta
AKA: Penne all'Arrabbiata
Nutrition per serving
This pasta dish is not only super yummy, but it is also simple to prepare. It's ideal if you want to fix a light and quick meal. Hot and spicy chilies are the secret of this recipe, using whole chilies would be a plus.
Penne all' arrabbiata- literally 'Angry Penne' - is a traditional meal from central Italy that gets its name due to the presence of hot chilies which, when eaten, can make your face goes quite red similar to when one gets angry!
To add some extra flavour try to top with pecorino shavings before serving 🍝.
Ingredients
| Name | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2 tbsp |
| Chilli Flakes | 1 tbsp |
| Garlic Cloves | 1 unit |
| Tomato Passata | 200 g |
| Oregano | 1 tbsp |
| Penne | 160 g |
| Salt | to taste |
Ingredients
| Name | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2 tbsp |
| Chilli Flakes | 1 tbsp |
| Garlic Cloves | 1 unit |
| Tomato Passata | 200 g |
| Oregano | 1 tbsp |
| Penne | 160 g |
| Salt | to taste |
Put a saucepan on a medium heat and add the olive oil, crushed garlic, and chilli flakes. Once the oil starts to sizzle cook for 3-5 more minutes or until the garlic is lightly golden.
In the meantime fill a large pot with water and bring to the boil.
In the pan with garlic and oil stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and reduce to low heat, continue cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In the meantime add salt and pasta to the pan of boiling water. Cook the pasta according to the package instruction but remember to check that it is al dente - this means firm to the bite but soft enough to eat.
Drain the pasta, add it to the pot with the sauce and stir well.
Enjoy!
Foodacious Tips
An easy way to visually check if the pasta is al dente is to inspect a piece of pasta cut into half, if you see a think uncooked ring in the middle then it means it's ready.
Avoid finishing to cook the sauce once the pasta is ready and drained. Cooking the pasta should be the last thing that you do.
