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Recipe Pasta Arrabbiata (Authentic Italian Recipe)

Pasta Arrabbiata (Authentic Italian Recipe)

30 min.
Easy
Medium

Pasta Arrabbiata is a classic dish from Rome, Italy. The word arrabbiata means “angry” in Italian, referring to the spicy heat from dried chili peppers. It is a simple but bold sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.

Ingredients

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Pasta Pasta

Short pasta (traditionally penne) (200 g)

Canned peeled san marzano tomatoes Canned peeled san marzano tomatoes

Canned Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes (400 g)

Garlic cloves Garlic cloves

Garlic 3 cloves

Dried chili flakes Dried chili flakes

Dried chili flakes (peperoncino) 1 – 1 1/2 tsp

Olive oil Olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp

Salt Salt

Salt to taste

Fresh parsley chopped Fresh parsley chopped

Fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp

Parmigiano Parmigiano

Parmigiano Reggiano, grated (optional)


Preparation method

30 min.
  • 1
    Boil the pasta water

    Fill a large pot with about 2 liters of water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a rolling boil. (The water should taste slightly salty like the sea.)

  • 2
    Cook the pasta

    Add (200 g) of penne pasta. Cook according to package instructions 8–10 minutes. Cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.

  • 3
    Prepare the aromatic base

    While the pasta cooks: Heat 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Cook 30–40 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).

  • 4
    Add the chili

    Add 1–1 1/2 teaspoons dried chili flakes (peperoncino). Cook 15–20 seconds to infuse the oil.

  • 5
    Add the tomatoes

    Add the San Marzano tomatoes, crushing them by hand. Stir well. Simmer 10–12 minutes over medium heat until slightly thickened. Season with salt to taste.

  • 6
    Combine the pasta

    Add the drained pasta directly to the sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss and cook together for about 1 minute to emulsify the sauce.

  • 7
    Finish the dish

    Turn off the heat. Add fresh chopped parsley. Toss gently.

  • 8
    Serve

    Plate immediately and optionally top with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Serving: 2

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Pasta Arrabbiata (Authentic Italian Recipe)

30 min.
Easy
Medium

Pasta Arrabbiata is a classic dish from Rome, Italy. The word arrabbiata means “angry” in Italian, referring to the spicy heat from dried chili peppers. It is a simple but bold sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.

Ingredients

Pasta Pasta

Short pasta (traditionally penne) (200 g)

Canned peeled san marzano tomatoes Canned peeled san marzano tomatoes

Canned Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes (400 g)

Garlic cloves Garlic cloves

Garlic 3 cloves

Dried chili flakes Dried chili flakes

Dried chili flakes (peperoncino) 1 – 1 1/2 tsp

Olive oil Olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp

Salt Salt

Salt to taste

Fresh parsley chopped Fresh parsley chopped

Fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp

Parmigiano Parmigiano

Parmigiano Reggiano, grated (optional)


Preparation method

30 min.
  • 1
    Boil the pasta water

    Fill a large pot with about 2 liters of water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a rolling boil. (The water should taste slightly salty like the sea.)

  • 2
    Cook the pasta

    Add (200 g) of penne pasta. Cook according to package instructions 8–10 minutes. Cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.

  • 3
    Prepare the aromatic base

    While the pasta cooks: Heat 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Cook 30–40 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).

  • 4
    Add the chili

    Add 1–1 1/2 teaspoons dried chili flakes (peperoncino). Cook 15–20 seconds to infuse the oil.

  • 5
    Add the tomatoes

    Add the San Marzano tomatoes, crushing them by hand. Stir well. Simmer 10–12 minutes over medium heat until slightly thickened. Season with salt to taste.

  • 6
    Combine the pasta

    Add the drained pasta directly to the sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss and cook together for about 1 minute to emulsify the sauce.

  • 7
    Finish the dish

    Turn off the heat. Add fresh chopped parsley. Toss gently.

  • 8
    Serve

    Plate immediately and optionally top with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Serving: 2

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