Ingredients for Batali's Simple Penne All Arrabbiata
- 3 tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 8 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Hot Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed Tomatoes
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- Coarse Sea Salt, to taste
- freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, for topping
- 6 quarts Water
- 1/4 cup reserved Pasta cooking water
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How to Make Batali's Simple Penne All Arrabbiata
- Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 3 tablespoons of kosher salt.
- While the water is heating, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the pan.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes. Remove from heat.
- Add the 1 pound of penne pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, according to package directions.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
- Add the drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the tomato sauce in the pan. Toss over medium heat until the pasta is well coated.
- Stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with additional salt to taste if needed.
- Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
152 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
13g
Carbs
22g
