Penne Arrabbiata
A classic spicy penne arrabbiata pasta made with garlic, chili flakes, and slow-simmered tomatoes. A simple Italian-inspired dish with bold heat and rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Arrabbiata Sauce
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
28 oz whole canned peeled tomatoes
1 tsp salt, or to taste
4 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Pasta
12 oz penne pasta
3 quarts (12 cups) water
1 1/2 tbsp sea salt
Optional Plant-Based Sausage
2 plant-based sausages
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Make the Arrabbiata Sauce
Add canned tomatoes to a large bowl. Rinse the can with 1 cup of water and add it to the bowl. Crush the tomatoes with your hands or chop them into smaller pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat.
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the tomatoes and salt. Simmer over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust salt and spice level if needed.
Cook the Pasta
Bring salted water to a boil and cook penne pasta until just under al dente according to package instructions.
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Add drained pasta directly into the arrabbiata sauce.
Stir in chopped parsley and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss for about 1 minute until the sauce coats the pasta and the pasta finishes cooking.
Optional Sausage Addition
Remove casing from plant-based sausages and break into small bite-sized pieces.
Heat olive oil in a skillet with crushed garlic and black pepper.
Sauté sausage pieces for about 5 minutes until browned and crispy.
Toss the cooked sausage into the pasta just before serving.
Notes
Use fresh red chili instead of flakes for extra heat and authentic flavor.
Reserved pasta water helps create a silky sauce that clings to the pasta.
Add Parmesan cheese if not keeping the dish fully vegan.
Fresh basil can replace parsley for a different flavor profile.
Pair with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/penne-arrabbiata/
