Spicy Arrabiata Penne

Italy

Also known as Penne all'Arrabbiata

About Spicy Arrabiata Penne

Penne all'Arrabbiata is a simple, spicy Roman pasta dish of penne in a tomato sauce cooked with garlic, red chili and olive oil. "Arrabbiata" means "angry", referring to the heat of the chilies.

Garlic and dried chili are gently fried in olive oil, then chopped tomatoes are added and simmered until thick. The sauce is tossed with penne rigate, whose ridges help it cling, and finished with parsley or basil.

It is a classic of Lazio, the region around Rome, and a vegetarian staple of Italian home cooking. Some people add grated Parmesan or Pecorino on top.

Ingredients

• penne rigate
• olive oil
• garlic
• chopped tomatoes
• red chili flakes
• basil
• parmesan