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Penne All'Arrabbiata

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Ago Tanfossi

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Published on March 16, 2026

Updated on April 14, 2026

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Discover the intense flavors of Penne all'arrabbiata, a traditional Roman pasta dish. Enjoy the garlic and chili heat in perfect harmony.

24 min
Capolavoro Score 4/5 · 13 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

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Fork
  • pot
  • Salt
  • Saucepan
  • Peeler

Instructions

  1. 1

    To prepare 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 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. This dish captures the essence of authentic Roman cooking with its robust flavors and minimal ingredients.

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