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Bowl of pasta all'arrabbiata in a bowl with parmesan cheese and basil leaves.

Pasta All'Arrabbiata, Easy 20 minute Pasta!

A spicy, flavour packed arrabbiata pasta recipe that comes together in 20 minutes! Perfect for quick week-night dinners and special data-night treats alike!
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tin Chopped Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 3 stalks Fresh Basil
  • 150 g Rigatoni Or other pasta of choice
  • Salt & Pepper To taste
  • Parmesan To taste

Method
 

  1. Peel and finely chop your garlic.
  2. Bring a frying pan up to medium heat and add extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Remove the basil leaves from the stalks and add the stalks to the pan. Fry gently for 2 minutes and remove from the oil.
  4. Add the garlic and chilli flakes to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, until softening and fragrant.
  5. Add in the tomto puree and cook for a further 2 minutes, until the oils start to separate.
  6. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, mix well and leave to simmer.
  7. Get your pasta on to boil. Cook for 2 minutes less than the packet instructions.
  8. Add a spoonful of pasta water to the sauce and drain the pasta. Add the pasta in and cook for the final 2 minutes in the sauce.
  9. Garnish with your basil leaves and cheese and serve!