Penne Arrabbiata Recipe
This arrabbiata recipe can be served over any type of pasta although traditionally it is seen as a penne arrabbiata or penne all'arrabbiata. Arrabbiata literally translates as "angry" from Italian, and one can guess why as this chile sauce recipe is spicy! Serves 4.
In a large saucepan add the olive oil and let warm over medium heat. Add the garlic and chile peppers and allow to cook for a minute or two until flavors are released. Toss in the chopped tomatoes and basil and bring to boiling, stirring occasionally. When the sauce begins to boil, add a little bit of salt and garlic powder then turn down the heat. Let the sauce simmer for approximately 25-30 minutes. Before this time is up, prepare a pot with water and cook the penne according to the box directions. When it is al dente, remove it from heat and strain. Taste the sauce and add more salt according to your preference. Toss the pasta into the pot with the sauce, or alternately you may choose to ladle the pasta into serving dishes and pour the sauce over each one. It's your choice. If you don't have access to whole dried chiles you may opt to use chile flakes. If this is the case substitute 2 teaspoons of chile flakes, adding them after the tomatoes have been added. If you want to make your sauce a little angrier you can use a combination of both, or sprinkle in some additional black pepper. Serve with some yummy bread, and hopefully this arrabbiata recipe won't make your mouth too mad!
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