Penne Arrabbiata
This penne arrabbiata is perfectly cooked penne pasta in a spicy Calabrian chili tomato sauce. A delicious Italian pasta meal with a spicy kick!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: arrabbiata pasta, arrabbiata penne, arrabbiata sauce, spicy tomato sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
- 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
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.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g