Penne Arrabbiata with Fresh Tomatoes

Penne Arrabbiata is a classic Italian dish that originated in Rome. The name ‘Arrabbiata’ translates to ‘angry’ in Italian, referring to the spicy kick from the red chili flakes in the sauce.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Penne Arrabbiata with Fresh Tomatoes

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 350 gram Penne pasta
• 14 ounce Fresh tomatoes
• 2 teaspoon Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the fresh tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
4. Use a fork or potato masher to lightly mash the tomatoes, creating a chunky sauce.
5. Season with salt and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Add the cooked penne pasta to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
8. Serve hot with optional grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.