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Penne all'arriabbata

Best Penne All'Arrabbiata

Take pasta to the next level with penne all'arrabbiata, an Italian classic, that only requires 4 simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Penne

Tomato sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can whole tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or chili sauce

Additional ingredients (optional)

  • 1/2 cup chopped calamata olives
  • 2 Tbsp capers
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Prepare the arrabbiata sauce

  • In a deep saucepan, add a tablespoon of olive oil, quickly heat the garlic making sure that it doesn't burn.
  • Quickly add the canned or fresh tomatoes, salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
  • Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the liquid has cooked down. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta following the package instructions until it is firm and al dente. Drain and coold down.

Putting it together

  • In a shallow frying pan, heat up the sauce, add a few tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
  • When the sauce is bubbling, add the penne and stir well.
  • Add the chopped Calamata olives and capers if using, and stir.
  • Sprinkle some fresh parsley and serve immediately with your favorite salad.
Keyword eggless pasta
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