Penne all'Arrabbiata (Angry Pasta) is one of the quickest and simplest dishes out there. Whether you are in a hurry and use tinned tomatoes or fresh ones, you can make this dish in the time that it takes to boil pasta. Penne all'Arrabbiata…
Penne all'Arrabbiata (Angry Pasta) is one of the quickest and simplest dishes out there. Whether you are in a hurry and use tinned tomatoes or fresh ones, you can make this dish in the time that it takes to boil pasta. Penne all'Arrabbiata carries a little punch and you can regulate the heat by the amount of chili that you add. Pasta all'arrabbiata is a perfect dish when you have vegetarian or vegan guests as the addition of cheese at the end is entirely optional and it is a vegan dish without it.
Ingredients (for 2 people):
● 4 fresh tomatoes (peeled and deseeded)
● 2-3 dried chilies (deseeded and sliced)
● 2 garlic cloves (finely sliced)
● A generous bunch of fresh parsley (finely chopped)
● 150 ml passata
● 200 g of Penne pasta
● 1 tsp of sugar
● Salt and pepper
● 1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
● Pecorino Romano to taste (optional)
▸ Add your olive oil to a hot pan. When it's hot, add the chili and garlic.
▸ Fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until the garlic starts to brown.
▸ Add the tomato sauce, stir well and fry for 2 minutes.
▸ Add the passata, sugar, and season with salt and pepper.
▸ Turn down the heat to low heat and continue to cook the tomato sauce.
▸ While the sauce is cooking, make the pasta according to its instructions.
▸ When the pasta is cooked al dente, add it to the sauce using a slotted spoon or a spider.
▸ Add the chopped parsley, stir well, and serve immediately.
▸ Grate a little Pecorino Romano cheese over the top and enjoy!
Buon appetito 👨🍳
