Penne Arrabbiata
Who doesn’t like Pasta ? Its a kids delight especially.. While I prefer the white sauce, the husband the elder kid love it in Tomato sauce. This time, I made in homemade Arrabbiata Sauce . So if your family loves this dish, do give it a try. Goes with most breads. I served it with Onion Olive Focaccia. You may also serve it with these 5-min herbed Bell Pepper on the side. Other pastas you may like is this Creamy Gluten Free Farfalle in a White Sauce
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Can I make this Vegan and GF?
Yes, Penne Arrabbiata can be made vegan. Simply skip the cheese or use a plant based cheese. Either way, it would taste yum. Use any GF pasta to make this GF too. Cooking times vary depending on the pasta. Read packet instructions carefully.
What can I serve with Penne Arrabiata?
You can serve any Focaccia on the side although our favourite is Roasted Garlic Focaccia. Our newest discovery with this pasta, however has been this 5-min herbed Bell Pepper on the side.
How to make Penne Arrabiata?
Prep time : 20 mins | Cooking time : 25 mins (For Pasta)
Ingredients: (Serves 3)
- 150 grams Whole wheat penne pasta
- 1 cup Homemade Arabbiata Sauce
- 2 TBSP Olive oil
- 1 TBSP Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup processed cheese
- 1 tsp Basil (shredded fine)
Tips to make a great Penne Pasta:
- Bring water and a pinch of salt to rolling boil and only then add the penne pasta
- Cook as per packet instructions – till al dente
- Drain the water and reserve to make the homemade arrabiata sauce
- If you want to amp up the pasta, add sauteed veggies like broccoli, zucchini and many more
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Method to make Wholewheat Penne Pasta:
- Boil pasta as per packet instructions and drain. Run a tsp of oil through the pasta to prevent it from sticking.
- In a pan, heat olive oil, sauté garlic till done, add arrabbiata sauce and drained boiled pasta. Check for salt and seasoning (Remember the sauce and cheese both contain salt)
- Mix it well, Let it cook for further 2 mins. Garnish with shredded basil and grated cheese and serve with Focaccia.
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Penne Arrabiata
Equipment
- Ladle
- Bowl
- pan
- Grater
Ingredients
- 150 grams Whole wheat penne pasta
- 1 cup Homemade Arabbiata Sauce
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil
- 1 TBSP Garlic pods minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup processed cheese
- 1 tsp Basil shredded fine
Instructions
- Boil pasta as per packet instructions and drain. Run a tsp of oil through the pasta to prevent it from sticking.
- In a pan, heat olive oil, sauté garlic till done, add arrabbiata sauce and drained boiled pasta. Check for salt and seasoning (Remember the sauce and cheese both contain salt)
- Mix it well, Let it cook for further 2 mins. Garnish with shredded basil and grated cheese and serve with Focaccia.
Notes
- Bring water and a pinch of salt to rolling boil and only then add the penne pasta
- Cook as per packet instructions – till al dente
- Drain the water and reserve to make the homemade arrabiata sauce
- If you want to amp up the pasta, add sauteed veggies like broccoli, zucchini and many more
beautiful click… the cheese on the pasta is so beautifully designed!!! beautiful waves of cheese on the pasta looks so pretty!!
I love pastas and if its spicy, surely can have this for meal!
My kids will polish off this plate of pasta in a minute! Looks so appetizing Kalyani..Yum…
Mouthwatering pasta.. 🙂
I love whole wheat pastas.Looks yummy.
I am the only person in my house who loves pasta. You are tempting me with that beautiful dish..
Penne is always our favorite. Looks great.
Thats a lovely pasta dish Kalyani..you have an awesome combo there.
Beautiful Clicks.Lovely pasta dish..
Ahhh a treat to the eye and palate. Wish I was eating it now.
Lovely, my family would polish off that pasta in a jiffy.
Looks totally yum!!!
Pasta with that sauce looks soooooo yummy!! Waiting for the sauce recipe.
So handy when you have the pasta sauce ready. I too keep this in my fridge and it becomes a breeze to make it. Love the pasta and the bread along.
yeas Renu. I make the sauce on weekdays and for Weekend brunch, it’s truly a matter of minutes to assemble the pasta
Definitely, a breeze to make if you have the pasta sauce ready. I will take a tip from your book and make some for the weekend. we love penne paste totally.
thanks Arch, do try !
Homemade arrabiata sauce is the best. I usually find the ready made ones too tangy. Tempted to make pasta with the delicious sauce today as I love pasta.
Yes Mayuri, homemade arrabiata sauce works best for any pasta
When you are tired and hungry, this is easy to make. Love that you have the recipe for arbarita sauce too
yes, jayashree. it’s a quick fix meal !
My husband is an absolute arrabiatta fan, so the whole wheat arrabiatta penne sounds perfect for him. I will try this for him this week, he will be super thrilled
thank you, Seema. please do try.
V is a huge fan of pastas and I keep looking for some variation each time I make it for him . Book marking your recipe of pene arrabbiata.
thanks ! do try