Penne all’Arrabbiata

Name: Penne allu2019Arrabbiata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked penne pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Penne all'arrabbiata combines al dente pasta with a spicy tomato sauce.

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain remaining pasta water; set aside.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until soft, 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in crushed tomatoes, reserved pasta water, salt, sugar and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sauce is thickened, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add cooked pasta to sauce, toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 500 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 745mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein.

Feed a crowd with this Italian al dente pasta dish featuring a fiery tomato sauce. The red pasta sauce gets a pinch of heat from red pepper flakes and plenty of flavor from onions, garlic, sugar and salt, making it a beloved go-to recipe. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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