Pasta Arrabiata

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Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Yield
Makes 6 servings
October 2004

Pasta arrabiata is a recipe with quite a bit of spice. If your family prefers milder flavor, omit the crushed red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 5 cloves)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (29-ounce) can tomato puree
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 (16-ounce) box penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese blend*
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • Garnishes: Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shavings, fresh basil sprigs

How to Make It

Step 1

Sauté garlic in hot oil in a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat 1 minute. Add tomatoes and tomato puree. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Stir in red pepper flakes and next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.

Step 2

Prepare pasta in a large Dutch oven according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta and reserved cooking liquid to Dutch oven, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Step 3

Stir basil into tomato sauce, and pour 3 cups sauce over pasta. Toss to coat. Serve with remaining sauce. Garnish, if desired.

Step 4

*1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese may be substituted.

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Ratings & Reviews

Review

JFromAnnapolis
March 14, 2015
Had never heard of this until I went to a restaurant here in Naples, Italy. I instantly fell in love with the dish and had been trying to find a recipe that mirrored it. This comes really close, and is very easy and delicious! I will be omitting the red pepper flakes the next time I make this, however, just so my poor husband can enjoy it too. He loved the flavor until the heat kicked in.Definitely adding this to my favorite recipes list!

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user
June 27, 2011
This was very good, although with a 16-oz box of pasta, I used 60-oz of tomato sauce and diced 3 tomatoes. That was the perfect combination of pasta and sauce for us. Also, it was VERY spicy! My family doesn't eat a lot of spicy foods, so next time I may only use 1/4 of the amount of red pepper flakes (if any at all). I will be keeping this recipe to make again!

JFromAnnapolis's Review

etherealxdreamz
December 26, 2009
Loved it. Very light. I added even more red pepper flakes. If you dont like spicy I would stay away but if you do this is a nice recipe.