Traditional pasta "Arrabbiata"

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How to Make Traditional Arrabbiata Pasta

Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Spicy tomato sauce "Arrabbiata" is one of the simplest sauces for authentic Italian pasta. To make it, pureed canned tomatoes are simmered with red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil until infused with the luxurious aroma of Mediterranean herbs—it takes just minutes. Stir cooked penne rigate pasta into the sauce. Thanks to its tubular shape and ribbed surface, the pasta holds a generous amount of the delicious sauce, allowing you to fully enjoy its rich, savory flavor.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

450 g penne rigate pasta (ribbed feathers)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 box (750 g) chopped tomatoes, such as Pomi
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
6 leaves of fresh basil, chopped, plus extra for serving
Block of Parmesan, for serving

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add coarse salt to the boiling water, then add the pasta. Cook according to package directions, about 9 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil.