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Penne Arrabbiata

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
This penne arrabbiata is perfectly cooked penne pasta in a spicy Calabrian chili tomato sauce. A delicious Italian pasta meal with a spicy kick! 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce box dried penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 15.5 ounce can tomato sauce
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions (usually about 9 minutes). Make sure to reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining. 
  • Heat a large high-sided skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the olive oil and onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Next add the garlic, tomato paste, Calabrian chili paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Next add the cherry tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir and then cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cherry tomatoes begin to burst.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until the pasta is completely coated in sauce. If the sauce becomes too dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy immediately. 
  • Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Keyword arrabbiata pasta, arrabbiata penne, arrabbiata sauce, spicy tomato sauce
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