Best 11 Spicy Pepper Penne Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that combines the bold flavors of spicy peppers with the comforting goodness of penne pasta? In this article, we will take you on a journey to discover the best recipe for "Spicy Pepper Penne," a dish that will set your senses alight and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on an adventure of flavors, as we explore various recipes, cooking techniques, and ingredient combinations to bring you the ultimate spicy penne experience.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY PENNE ARRABBIATA RECIPE



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This penne arrabbiata recipe brings the classic Italian dish to a whole new level with lots of chili flakes and extra spicy peppers. If you like your pasta spicy, this is for you!

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for serving)
1 small onion (chopped)
1 spicy pepper of your choice
2 red Fresno peppers (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 tsp spicy red pepper flakes (plus more for serving (for an even spicier version, use fiery ghost pepper flakes))
1 14-oz can diced tomatoes ((for a saucier version, use 2-3 cans, or add tomato sauce))
¾ cup cherry tomatoes
4 oz hot soppressata (chopped)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb pasta noodles (I used penne)
Fresh chopped basil (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat a large pan to medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • Add the onion and peppers. Cook them down for 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Add the garlic and pepper flakes; stir to coat. Cook until fragrant, about a minute. Add the diced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and hot soppressata. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • While the sauce is cooking, prepare your noodles according to the packaging instructions. Drain, but reserve about a cup (240 mof the pasta water. Stir a half cup (120 mof the pasta water into the sauce to loosen it up. Stir in more pasta water, if needed.
  • Stir in the noodles, then garnish with fresh chopped basil and extra crushed red pepper. Drizzle with extra olive oil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 kcal, Carbohydrate 95 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 671 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PENNE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground hot Italian sausage
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
One 32-ounce can crushed seasoned tomatoes
One 16-ounce can seasoned tomato sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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 PENNE A LA VODKA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kosher salt
2 cups Classic Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon vodka
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
12 ounces penne pasta
Torn fresh basil leaves, for garnish
1/3 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
Three 26-ounce cartons chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large basil sprig
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Combine the Marinara, cream, vodka and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer briskly until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the Parmesan and take off the heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook the penne according to the package directions. Drain and add to the sauce, tossing to coat. Serve the pasta topped with basil leaves and additional Parmesan.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it just turns golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.

SPICY SHRIMP & PENNE PASTA



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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

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 12 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

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 SPICY SAUCE



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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

1 package (16 oz) penne pasta
1 can (28 oz) Italian-style peeled whole tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste (from 6-oz can)
1/2 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

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

SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PENNE



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This recipe is the best when made using farmer's sausage, but any sausage links will do. Add the red pepper flakes at the end for a little kick, or leave them out if spice isn't for you.

Provided by Chelsey Carr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ½ cups dry penne pasta
4 ½ teaspoons coconut oil
1 pound smoked sausage (such as farmer's sausage), sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir sausage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and spoon onto plates and top with sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1662.5 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

PENNE WITH SPICY VODKA TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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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

1 pound uncooked penne pasta
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vodka
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage

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 AND PEPPERS



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I love Italian pasta recipes! I first tasted this combination at East Side Mario's restaurant, and both liked it and disliked it, thought I could do better, to my own taste. ESM's recipe has now been watered down and/or my recipe tastes a whole lot better. I use "Classico d'Sicilia" pre-prepared sauce as a base for this recipe, using the "Spicy Red Pepper" type (its not all that spicy!) and "working" from there...

Provided by John DOH

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ounces olive oil
1 medium cooking onion, cut to rings
3 tablespoons grated garlic
1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (3 ounce) can tomato paste
1 jalapeno pepper, cored and de-seeded, finely chopped
3 -4 hot cherry peppers, split, de-seeded
1 celery rib, finely chopped
3 ounces asiago cheese, grated
penne pasta

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat olive oil, add onions, then garlic and sauté until wilted.
  • Place sausage in oven on broiling pan, and heat at 400°F.
  • Add spaghetti sauce to onion/garlic mixture, then stir in the tomato paste, heating slowly to a low boil, mixing well.
  • Add the jalapeño, cherry peppers and celery.
  • Cook at low heat until the peppers are just less than crisp, and just more than soft --
  • Start the water boiling for the penne noodles; when boiling, add the penne, and cook about 7 minutes, then drain.
  • Remove the sausage from the oven (40 minutes cooking) and slice thinly on the diagonal, 3/8-inch thickness, and mix with sauce, stirring well.
  • Serve with grated Asiago over the penne noodles. Accompany with a truly dry Italian wine, and note how the "spiciness" turns the ashy dry taste of the wine to a sweet taste on the palate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 843.1, Fat 63.5, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 97, Sodium 2742.5, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 16.7, Protein 36.9

SPICY PEPPER PENNE



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Candace Greene of Columbiana, Ohio sure knows how to bring a bit of Sicily to the supper table! Let her zesty combination of pepperoni, pasta and peppers add a little kick to your dinner lineup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup pepperoncini
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
3-1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, layer the pasta, rosemary, pepperoni, pepperoncini and red peppers. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add cream and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY PEPPERONCINI PENNE



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I found this recipe in a Quick Cooking magazine sometime ago and have been making it several times a month for a few years now. Everyone who likes their food a little spicy loves this. And the best part of it is, it truly is ready in 30 minutes or less.

Provided by Kathy914

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package penne or 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages sliced pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini pepper
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
3 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet (sort of deep), layer the pasta, rosemary, pepperoni, pepperoncinis and red peppers.
  • Add water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12 minutes Or until pasta is tender.
  • Add cream and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 54.8, Sodium 643.3, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12.2

PENNE WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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Categories     Pasta     Pork     Side     Sauté     Peanut     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 teaspoons oil
1/2 pound boneless pork chops, thinly sliced
1 pound penne or other tubular pasta, freshly cooked
1/2 hot house cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Spicy Peanut Sauce:
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons natural or old-fashioned peanut butter
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe peppers: The fresher the peppers, the more flavorful your dish will be. Look for peppers that are brightly colored and have no blemishes.
  • Roast your peppers: Roasting peppers intensifies their flavor and makes them slightly smoky. You can roast peppers in the oven or on a grill.
  • Use a variety of peppers: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of peppers to create a unique flavor profile. Some popular choices include jalapeños, serranos, habaneros, and cayenne peppers.
  • Adjust the heat level to your liking: If you're not sure how spicy you want your dish to be, start with a small amount of pepper and add more to taste. You can also use a combination of mild and hot peppers to create a more balanced flavor.
  • Don't overcook your pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a creamy sauce: A creamy sauce will help to balance out the heat of the peppers. Some popular choices include Alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, and vodka sauce.
  • Top with your favorite toppings: Once your pasta is cooked, you can top it with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped nuts, and fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Spicy pepper penne is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With its combination of spicy peppers, creamy sauce, and al dente pasta, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give spicy pepper penne a try.

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