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Penne Arrabbiata

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes 28oz
  • 8 basil leaves chopped
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Boil penne pasta per the directions on the packaging, once cooked, set aside.
  • Heat a large saucepan to medium heat and add olive oil
  • Once olive oil is hot, stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes and stir until garlic begins to brown.
  • Add tomato paste and stir until everything in the saucepan is combined.
  • Add the entire can of whole peeled tomatoes (including juice) into the saucepan and stir everything together.
  • Break up the tomatoes to your desired texture*
  • Bring the sauce to a boil.
  • Once boiling, lower the temperature to simmer.
  • Add basil leaves and salt and pepper to taste, and cover the saucepan with a lid.
  • Allow simmering for 20-30 minutes.
  • Combine pasta into the large saucepan with the sauce in it, and stir to cover all penne completely
  • Top with Parmesan (if desired)
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*If you prefer a creamier sauce, combine the tomatoes in a blender before serving 

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Penne, Penne Arrabbiata
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