Batali S Simple Penne All Arrabbiata Recipe

Ingredients for Batali S Simple Penne All Arrabbiata

• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Hot Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 pound penne pasta
• Coarse Sea Salt
• Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

How to Make Batali S Simple Penne All Arrabbiata

1. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 3 tablespoons of kosher salt.
2. While the water is heating, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the pan.
4. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
5. Stir in the 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes. Remove from heat.
6. Add the 1 pound of penne pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, according to package directions.
7. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
8. 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.
9. Stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with additional salt to taste if needed.
10. Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese.