classic penne alla arrabiata

Name: Classic penne alla arrabiata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) penne pasta, i used ronzoni smart taste; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 cup(s) red onion, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 6 ounce(s) genoa salami, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 2 - 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, w/ juice; 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; - salt and pepper to taste; 1/3 cup(s) fresh basil, torn into pieces; 1/4 cup(s) grated fresh parmesan cheese.

22 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Oct 20, 2013

This is a classic Italian pasta dish. I got the recipe years ago from my friends mom, who was originally from Italy, so you know it's the real deal. Serve w/ homemade garlic bread and a glass of chianti, and you'll feel like you are in italy.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta, i used ronzoni smart taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 ounces genoa salami, cubed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 - 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, w/ juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup fresh basil, torn into pieces
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese.

How To Make classic penne alla arrabiata

Step 1

Cook pasta as directed, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water, drain. Heat oil in lg skillet over med-high heat. Add onion and saute for 5 mins.

Step 2

Add garlic, salami and red pepper flakes, saute 7 mins or until fragrant. Add tomatoes w/ their juice, tomato paste, brown sugar, and vinegar.
Step 3

Stir well. Reduce heat to medium, simmer for 15 mins. Season w/ salt & pepper. Transfer pasta to lg serving bowl, spoon sauce over pasta, toss to coat. Sprinkle w/ bail and parmesan cheese.
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