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Arrabbiata sauce and Penne all'Arrabbiata

Arrabbiata sauce and Penne all'Arrabbiata

Arrabbiata sauce is a spicy sauce for pasta made from tomatoes and garlic. It is simple, tasty and very quick to make.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: garlic, pasta, spicy, tomato
Servings: 4 people
Author: Myreille

Ingredients

  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 6-7 big tomatoes (fresh, chopped)
  • 5-6 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of crushed chilli
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 300-400 grams Penne Rigate pasta

Instructions

Arrabbiata sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add the chopped tomato and salt. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and chili. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Use an immersion blender and puree the sauce until become smooth.

Penne all'Arrabbiata (Pasta in Arrabbiata sauce)

  • Bring water to a boil and cook the pasta following the cooking times indicated on the package.
  • Drain the pasta and transfer it directly into the sauce. Toss the pasta with the arrabbiata sauce.
  • Serve with shavings of pecorino romano or parmesan.

Notes

If you cook spaghetti and add arrabbiata sauce, you have spaghetti all'arrabbiata.