Recipes

Penne alla Arrabbiata

The angry pasta


Ingredients list:

  • 1 can San Marzano peeled tomatoes (400g)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Handful of parsley (stems for infusing, tops for garnish)
  • Chili flakes (to taste)
  • Penne (200g)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Pasta water (reserved)

Directions:

Difficulty: Easy
Feeds: 2 people
Cooking time: 30 minutes

  • Prep the Pasta: Boil water, season with salt, and cook penne until al dente.
  • Prepare the Sauce: Lightly crush tomatoes with your hands until they’re more uniform. Roughly mince parsley leaves and set stems aside.
  • Infuse EVOO: Heat EVOO and soften whole garlic cloves and parsley stems over low heat for 5 minutes, being careful not to brown or burn them. Remove garlic and discard.
  • Simmer Tomatoes: Add crushed tomatoes to the oil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Combine: Toss the cooked penne into the sauce, stir in half the parsley, and loosen with pasta water if needed.
  • Serve: Plate and garnish with the remaining parsley leaves.

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