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Spicy Arrabbiata Penne – 25-Minute Recipe

A spicy and creamy pasta dish with fresh basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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Spicy Arrabbiata Penne – 25-Minute Recipe

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

20 min

Servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound package uncooked penne rigate
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 28 ounces package chopped tomatoes (such as Pomi)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  • shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook according to the package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

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Reserve pasta water

After draining the pasta, set aside 1 cup of the cooking water before discarding the rest.

Add basil at the end

Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.

Adjust sauce consistency

If the sauce seems thick, thin it with some of the reserved pasta water.

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dinnerpastaspicy

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25 min estimated total time for 6 servings.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Arrabbiata Penne?
About 25 minutes in total: 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Spicy Arrabbiata Penne recipe make?
This recipe makes 6 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
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