This mouthwatering Fiery Penne Arrabbiata features a spicy tomato sauce combined with perfectly cooked penne pasta. In less than 30 minutes, enjoy this delicious Italian dish for a satisfying weeknight meal.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until slightly translucent, about 3 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until the raw garlic smell disappears.
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Stir in the red chili flakes, and cook for another 30 seconds.
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Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, dry parsley flakes, tomato paste, and sugar to the pan. Stir well to combine.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
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Add the cooked penne pasta and Parmigiano Reggiano to the sauce in the pan. Stir well to combine. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
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Serve the Fiery Penne Arrabbiata immediately, topped with additional Parmigiano Reggiano if desired.