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Penne all'Arrabbiata

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Ago Tanfossi

Chef and recipe curator at Global Cucina

Published on March 16, 2026

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Penne all'arrabbiata is a traditional Roman pasta dish; a simple preparation with intense flavors. Discover the recipe!

Capolavoro Score 4/5 · 8 votes
Penne all'Arrabbiata

Ingredients

  • 10.7 oz Penne pasta
  • 12.7 oz whole tomatoes with juice
  • 1 garlic
  • 3 Cayenne pepper
  • to taste Parsley
  • to taste oil
  • to taste Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    To prepare the penne all'arrabbiata, start by draining the canned tomatoes. Transfer them to a bowl and mash them with a fork.

  2. 2

    Next, crumble the dried chili peppers. Bring a pot of water to a boil, adding salt to taste, for cooking the pasta. In a saucepan, heat some olive oil, add the peeled garlic clove.

  3. 3

    Add the chili peppers and let them sizzle gently, then add the tomatoes.

  4. 4

    Stir and season with salt. Cover with a lid and let simmer for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    When the sauce is almost cooked, cook the pasta al dente, following the cooking times on the package.

  6. 6

    After 12 minutes, remove the lid and remove the garlic. Drain the pasta and transfer it directly to the sauce; toss for a moment and add some pasta water if necessary, then turn off the heat.

  7. 7

    Add the chopped parsley, stir one last time, and serve the penne all'arrabbiata while still hot.

Ago's Notes

  • Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the canned tomatoes.

May the warmth of the garlic and the spiciness of the chili find balance in the flavor, and may each bite remind you how profound simplicity can be. Enjoy your meal, and savor the joy of a dish made with care.

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