Ina Garten Penne Arrabiata Recipe
Are you looking for a pasta dish with a kick? The Ina Garten Penne Arrabiata Recipe is the perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of dried penne rigate pasta.
- 1/4 cup of good quality olive oil.
- 1 tablespoon of thinly sliced garlic cloves.
- 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
- 28 ounces of canned whole peeled tomatoes.
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil leaves.
- 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Instructions
Boil the Pasta
- Fill a large pot with water and salt. Bring the water to a fast rolling boil. Add the penne and cook until firm.
Sauté the Garlic
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the sliced garlic over medium-low heat. Cook for one minute until it turns golden.
Add the Spice
- Stir the red pepper flakes into the oil. Let them cook for only thirty seconds total. This releases the heat into the oil.
Prep the Tomatoes
- Crush the canned tomatoes with your clean hands. Or you can pulse them in a blender. Add the tomatoes and juice to the pan.
Simmer the Sauce
- Add the salt and the black pepper now. Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes total. It should become thick and very dark red.
Drain the Penne
- Take the penne out of the boiling water. Save half a cup of the pasta water. Drain the rest of the water in a colander.
Combine the Dish
- Toss the hot penne into the spicy sauce. Add a little pasta water if it looks dry. Mix everything together over low heat well.
Garnish and Serve
- Stir in the fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Serve the pasta in warm bowls right away. Enjoy the spicy and savory flavors now!
Notes
- Use good oil: High-quality olive oil makes the sauce better.
- Control the heat: Add more pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Fresh garlic: Never use the jarred garlic for this.
- Hand-crush tomatoes: This gives the sauce a chunky texture.
- Salt the water: The pasta needs flavor from the inside.
- Save pasta water: It helps the sauce stick to penne.
- Penne Rigate: The ridges on the pasta hold sauce.
- Fresh basil: Add it at the end for color.