In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the enticing flavors of penne with spicy red sauce. This classic pasta dish, originating from the vibrant streets of Italy, has captivated taste buds worldwide with its delectable combination of tender penne pasta, an aromatic spicy red sauce, and an assortment of tantalizing ingredients. Whether you prefer a fiery kick or a milder heat, creating the perfect penne with spicy red sauce is an art form that requires careful selection of ingredients and a touch of culinary expertise. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting this irresistible dish, leaving your taste buds craving for more.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
PENNE WITH SPICY VODKA TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you're worried about the alcohol, don't be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors.
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
- Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 544.4 mg, Sugar 1 g
PENNE WITH RED SAUCE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain; reserve a small amount of cooking water in the pot.
- Return pasta to pot over low heat, add red sauce, and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with Parmesan shavings on top.
PENNE WITH SPICY RED SAUCE
Make and share this Penne With Spicy Red Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Penne
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook oil and garlic in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until garlic begins to sizzle.
- Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, 3/4 cup parsley and red pepper flakes, breaking up tomatoes with the back of a spoon.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partially and cook until tomatoes are thick and pulpy, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Discard garlic.
- Mix in remaining parsley.
- Pour sauce over pasta and toss well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
SPICY ARRABIATA PENNE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add kosher salt to the boiling water, then add the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions, about 9 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, red chile flakes, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chopped basil.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes and more basil and serve warm.
PENNE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add the onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until coated with the sausage drippings. Reduce the heat slightly and add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir until the mixture has softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce to the onion mixture. Stir until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cooked sausage. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan, if using, toss and serve.
SPICY SHRIMP & PENNE PASTA
I created this creamy pasta dish when I needed to use up some marinara. Red pepper flakes give it a little heat, which my family loves. It's super versatile, so try it with chicken, or simply stir in some fresh basil, too. -Lorri Stout, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon each butter and oil over medium-high heat. Saute 1 pound shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until shrimp turns pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan; repeat., In same skillet, combine marinara sauce and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in spinach until wilted. Add pasta and shrimp; toss and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PENNE WITH TOMATO SAUCE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, medium onion, red chili flakes, garlic, crushed tomato, salt, penne pasta
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.
- Add the chile flakes and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Save ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir well, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 7 grams
PENNE WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
Categories Pasta Pork Side Sauté Peanut Bon Appétit Dairy Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To prepare the penne:
- Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add pork to skillet and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until pork is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Cool completely.
- Rinse pasta under cold water to cool. Drain well. Combine pasta, cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro and pork in large bowl. Add enough peanut sauce to season to taste. Serve pasta immediately.
- To make the sauce:
- Whisk ingredients to blend in bowl.
PENNE WITH SPICY SAUCE
Perk up pasta with a homemade double tomato sauce. You can do it in just 30 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, place tomatoes with juice. Cover; process until coarsely chopped.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, red pepper flakes and parsley in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic just begins to turn golden. Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Add pasta and 1/4 cup of the cheese to mixture in skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, tossing gently, until pasta is evenly coated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
PENNE WITH SPICY CAULIFLOWER SAUCE
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories lunch, weekday, pastas, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and season lightly with salt. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, place a large saute pan over medium heat. Heat olive oil until it shimmers, and add garlic and chili pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add cauliflower, season generously with salt, and toss to coat with oil. Saute for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushing them in your fist as you add them. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken stock and continue simmering for 10 more minutes.
- When water comes to a boil, add penne and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. While pasta is cooking, add cream to cauliflower mixture and bring to a simmer. Drain pasta and add to cauliflower in pan. Toss well, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 787, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1039 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
Tips:
- To make the sauce, you can use any type of spicy red pepper flakes, but Calabrian chili peppers are a great option for their smoky flavor.
- If you don't have Calabrian chili peppers, you can substitute another type of chili pepper, such as red pepper flakes, crushed red pepper, or cayenne pepper.
- Be careful not to overcook the pasta, as it will become mushy.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch or flour slurry.
- To make the dish more flavorful, you can add a splash of white wine or red wine to the sauce.
- Garnish the dish with fresh basil or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This penne with spicy red sauce is a quick and easy pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sauce is made with a few simple ingredients and is packed with flavor. The pasta is cooked al dente and tossed with the sauce, creating a delicious and satisfying dish. This recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
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