Penne all’arrabbiata Recipe

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Penne all'arrabbiata recipe or penne arrabbiata

Those who know me, or for instance follow this blog, know that I’m a pasta person. That is a fact. I could eat pasta every day of my life. I like to think that I have an Italian guy living in my tummy. Or maybe in a past life I was an Italian girl. Truth to be told: I love pasta in every shape and color!

red pepper flakes to make spice arrabiata

With that said, today I’m going to share a recipe that is a staple in my kitchen: Penne all’arrabbiata, also known as penne arrabbiata, which literally means “angry penne” because this is a really spicy, hot dish.

Why buy Artisanal Pasta

Penne to make arrabbiata pasta also known as arrabiata pasta

The original recipe calls for penne, so I choose these Barilla® Collezione penne, among other things because they hold the sugo (sauce) so very well and have the quality of artisanal pasta.

penne pasta to make penne arrabiata

This Barilla® Collezione brand is a great way to elevate your pasta meal with an octet of artisan pasta shapes including bucatini, casarecce, orecchiette, rigatoni, spaghetti, two tortellini varieties, and of course: penne!

Penne all'arrabbiata recipe in the making

What does it make this collezione so special and a little bit more expensive? Well, Barilla® Collezione is made with non-GMO ingredients and it’s crafted using the classic, traditional Italian bronze plates that allow you to bring that homemade al dente texture to your pasta meals.

Arrabiata pasta

About the arrabbiata sauce recipe

Now, a few words about this tasty and spicy arrabbiata sauce. It brings memories of my hometown Caracas, in Venezuela. There, we used to have the best Italian food.

This was possible thanks to the huge Italian community founded by those hard-working immigrants who came to this side of the world running away from the horrors of World War II. They settled down there, prospered and showed us why Italian food is the best food in the world.

penne with spicy arrabiata, penne all'arrabbiata recipe

I had penne all’arrabbiata for the first time at Da Guido. This was a non-pretentious Italian restaurant in Caracas, where my love affair with Italian food started.

arrabiata pasta or arrabbiata pasta, the result of making penne all'arrabbiata recipe

The Penne all’arrabbiata recipe originated in Lazio, the central Italian region which capital is Rome. It seems like they didn’t use any cheese. But I cannot help and instead of the much more popular Parmiggiano, I added some Pecorino Romano, not only for the obvious reason but also because I love its sharp, tangy flavor.

How to Cook Perfect Penne all’arrabbiata

penne arrabbiata honors the arrabbiata meaning cause they are spicy

The arrabbiata sauce making is the easiest process ever. You sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil. Then, infuse the oil with fresh parsley. This means you not only sprinkle fresh parley to the plated dish but add it to flavor to the sugo, too.

The rest is adding the tomato sauce and some of the water in which the pasta is cooked al dente. Finally, you add the cooked penne to the sauce, stir and serve with more parley… and grated pecorino cheese!

Penne all’arrabbiata Recipe

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Penne all'arrabbiata - SAVOIR FAIRE by enrilemoine
5 from 47 votes

Penne all’arrabbiata

This delicious hot, spicy penne all’arrabbiata will allow you to have dinner ready in 15 minutes.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 178kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box Barilla® Collezione Penne, cooked al dente
  • 1/2 cup of the liquid in which the pasta was cooked
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • coarse sea salt
  • Pecorino Romano, grated

Instructions

  • In a deep saucepan over over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of parsley and stir.
  • Add the tomato sauce, season with salt, stir.
  • Add half a cup of the pasta liquid, stir and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the pasta to the pan and combine very well.
  • Sprinkle with the rest of the parsley.
  • Serve hot with pecorino Romano cheese.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Penne all'arrabbiata
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 799mg35%
Potassium 450mg13%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 993IU20%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 160mg16%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian Cuisine
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Author: Enri

Notes

If the sauce turns too thick, you can add more of the liquid where the pasta was cooked.

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91 thoughts on “Penne all’arrabbiata Recipe”

  2. 5 stars
    Love Penne Arrabbiata recipe!! I have tried it a couple of time but failed to get proper texture. Will try this recipe and I am sure it can work

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  6. 5 stars
    Pasta has been mine fav for a long time and this penne all’arrabbiata recipe looks much easy to make gonna try in this way too..thanks for sharing this..loved it..

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  11. 5 stars
    Lol!! I love the way you say that there’s an Italian guy in your tummy. As a child my family and I went to Caracas on holiday and we didn’t eat any pasta which is a shame. This looks delicious anyway.

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    • We used to have the best Italian and Spanish restaurants. Caracas was a foodie’s paradise. Thanks for stopping by, Alvern.

  12. 5 stars
    I love pasta and your Penne all’arrabbiata looks incredibly delicious. It would be a great hit in my family. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!

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    • Oh no no no, Nyxie. This penne arrabbiata is something you can make with what you have in your pantry. Give it a try. You’ll love it!

  14. 5 stars
    Penne Arrabiata is one of my “go-to” food when I am travelling And I can have it any time, as many times! Your recipe is very simple and those pictures are total drool worthy!

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  23. 5 stars
    I like penne all’arrabiatta and like to use the special Barilla pasta you use! Definitely the sauce adheres much better to the pasta, enjoying every bite .
    P.S. and I always thought this pasta sauce name it’s so funny!

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    • Indeed. I love arrabbiata and puttanesca too! Those Italians no tienen pelos en la lengua! LOL. Baccione Estefanía de Sitges.

  24. 5 stars
    Adoro los penne all’arrabbiata. Cada vez que visito un restaurante italiano es lo primero que busco en el menú. Los tuyos se ven fenomenales, tienen que estar los ya que usaste una de las mejores pastas del mundo. La barilla es como dices tu, una pasta artesanal, su textura permite que la salsa se impregne en ella y se mantiene siempre firme ‘al dente’. Muy sencilla receta y extremadamente deliciosa. Gracias x compartir

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  25. 5 stars
    Uyy que delicia! Amo las pastas con salsa de tomate ! Se ve que quedó picosita así me gustan! A comer mucha pasta este fin de semana! Gracias por la receta

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  30. 5 stars
    Soy super fan de la pasta y la marca Barilla nunca falta en mi compra semanal, a mi marido le encanta el Penne all’arrabbiata!

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  31. 5 stars
    Pasta can be really tricky to make, it may look easy but you have to be experienced to cook it to the right texture. This looks really yummy. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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    • Thank you Mary. Regarding the pasta cooking, just follow the instructions in the package It’s as easy as that. Best.

  32. 5 stars
    Brilliant recipe, quick & easy to make. I left out the Parsley as I can’t stand the taste but replaced with basil leaves which were added at the end

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  33. 5 stars
    This is so yummy and so easy to make. I love pasta and if I could, I would eat it every day. We always have Barilla at home, and while my kids prefer spaghetti, I love penne because it reminds me of my mom and the macarrones con queso she used to make for us.

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  41. 5 stars
    Spicy, juicy and colorful. I loved this recipe.
    I also think that Barilla is the best pasta brand in the world.
    Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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I am a writer who cooks or a cook who writes: the order of the qualities does not alter the product. Since 2010 I made SAVOIR FAIRE the place where my two passions converge and now I develop recipes professionally and work as a strategist and creator of digital content, including the production of cooking videos. Read more about Enri.

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