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Penne all'Arrabbiata

A fiery Roman tomato sauce spiked with garlic and chilli — "angry" pasta in the best way.

25 minutes
Serves 4
Lunch/Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Infuse the Oil: Warm the olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat with the sliced garlic and crumbled chilli until fragrant and the garlic is pale gold — do not let it burn.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, season with salt, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until thickened and glossy.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pasta: Boil the penne in well-salted water until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.

  4. 4

    Combine: Toss the pasta into the sauce with a splash of pasta water, stirring over heat until each piece is coated.

  5. 5

    Finish: Stir through chopped parsley.

  6. 6

    Serve: Plate immediately; arrabbiata is traditionally served without cheese to let the chilli shine.

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