Penne all’Arrabbiata

by Morganna Ross-Docherty-27 March 2026Easy

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time25 min

Servings4

A simple pasta dish made interesting with a good kick of chilli and a healthy dose of garlic.

Imported RecipeOriginally from: share.google

Method

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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 10 seconds. Add cayenne and chilli flakes. Cook for 1 minute, or until garlic is light golden.
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Add tomato, salt and pepper. Rinse out the tomato cans with water and add into the pot.
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Turn up the heat to high, stir, then once it comes to a simmer, turn back down to medium heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste check at 10 min – if sour, add the sugar.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to the boil with the 1 tablespoon of salt. Add pasta and cook per packet directions.
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Just before draining, give the pot a big stir then scoop out 1 cup of the water and set aside. Drain pasta.
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Add pasta into the sauce along with 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Toss well until the pasta is coated with the sauce. Use extra pasta cooking water if needed, to loosen.
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Divide between bowls and serve immediately with parmesan and parsley, if using.