PENNE ALL'ARRABIATA

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Pasta all'arrabiata, a classic Italian recipe, is my comfort food be it summer or winter. My kids and I love sprinkling "pangrattato" (fried bread crumbs) on top of the arrabiata sauce. -Smitha Haridasan, Ganapathy, AE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 to 3 dried hot chiles, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can whole plum tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
Optional: fresh minced thyme and crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over low heat. Add onion, chilies and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, gently breaking up with the back of wooden spoon; cook until tender over medium heat, about 10 minutes., Meanwhile in a large saucepan, cook penne according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. , Add vinegar to thickened tomato sauce; season with salt and pepper. To make breadcrumb topping, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat in second skillet. Add breadcrumbs and fresh thyme, if desired; fry until crispy, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat., Add drained pasta and reserved pasta water to tomato sauce; toss to coat. Top with fried breadcrumbs. If desired, drizzle with additional olive oil and garnish with fresh herbs and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Mustaqeem Khan
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Simone Jackson
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This dish is always a hit with my friends and family.


Lyshell 24
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I love this recipe! It's my go-to dish when I'm short on time.


NIHAB HAMDARD
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Amanda tully
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this dish was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Eze Daniel
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This dish was delicious! I added a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes, and it was the perfect amount of spice.


Gavin Alford
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly.


Mark Driver
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This was my first time making penne all'arrabbiata, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time.


Sewar Zai
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The sauce is the perfect balance of spicy and tangy.


Ellen Nhundu
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This penne all'arrabbiata was a hit with my family! The sauce was spicy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be making this dish again.