Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta
A bold, spicy, tomato-based pasta that’s quick, plant-powered, and perfect for nights when you want comfort and chaos in one bite.
Ingredients
- 200 g penne or pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp red chili flakes more if you’re dramatic
- 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar to mellow out the rage
- Fresh basil a handful, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste optional but fabulous
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water. Cook it until al dente like you have standards.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Sauté garlic until golden and making your kitchen smell like Italy.
- Add chili flakes. Let them sizzle like your ex’s texts when you left them on read.
- Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Add salt, sugar, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring like you mean it.
- Drain pasta, toss it into the sauce, and mix like you’re starring in your own cooking show.
- Garnish with chopped basil, toss again, and serve immediately before someone tries to steal a bite.
Notes
🧾 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 390
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
💊 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 17%
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Folate: 24%
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Potassium: 19%
💡 Extra Tips to Slay the Flavor Game
- Add olives if you like drama in your food (but not your life).
- Top with vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast for a nutty, cheesy boost.
- Want it hotter? Double the chili flakes. Regret nothing.
- Toss in some sautéed mushrooms or roasted veggies to bulk it up.
- Leftovers? Store in the fridge and eat cold like pizza. Still fire.