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Penne Arrabbiata
Pasta in a fiery garlic and chilli tomato sauce — simple, punchy and ready in twenty minutes.
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5 minPrep🔥
20 minCook🍽️
3Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 300g penne
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 tsp chilli flakes (or more)
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- Salt
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne until al dente; reserve pasta water.
- Gently fry the garlic and chilli in the oil until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt; simmer 12 minutes.
- Toss in the pasta with a splash of pasta water.
- Finish with parsley.
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Tara’s tips
- Adjust the chilli to your tolerance — arrabbiata means angry.
- Don't brown the garlic or it turns bitter.
Serving suggestions
- Lovely with crusty bread.
Storage & reheating
Sauce keeps 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Add protein?
Stir in tuna or white beans for a heartier meal.
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