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Penne Arrabbiata

A spicy Italian pasta dish made with penne, garlic, tomatoes, and red chili peppers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 400 grams Penne pasta
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes Adjust to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add crushed tomatoes and red chili flakes. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combining
  1. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to combine.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a milder version, reduce the amount of red chili flakes.

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