Penne all'Arrabbiata

Method

1. Step 1 of 10

   Bring a large pan of well-salted water to the boil.

   • salt

   

2. Step 2 of 10

   Slice the garlic thinly.

   • garlic

   

3. Step 3 of 10

   Heat the olive oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat.

   • olive oil

   

4. Step 4 of 10

   Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

   • garlic
   • dried chilli flakes
   1 min

   

5. Step 5 of 10

   Tip in the tomatoes, crush them against the pan and season with salt and pepper.

   • canned chopped tomatoes
   • salt
   • black pepper

6. Step 6 of 10

   Simmer the sauce for 12 minutes until thick and glossy.

   • canned chopped tomatoes
   12 min

   12

7. Step 7 of 10

   Drop the penne into the boiling water and cook until al dente.

   • penne
   10 min

   

8. Step 8 of 10

   Scoop out a mug of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

   • penne

   

9. Step 9 of 10

   Toss the pasta through the sauce with a splash of the water until it coats every piece.

   • penne
   • canned chopped tomatoes

   

10. Step 10 of 10

    Off the heat, tear in the basil and serve with grated Parmesan.

    • fresh basil
    • Parmesan