Bacon Penne Arrabiata
topped with Parmesan & Parsley
- Wheat
Arrabiata may mean “angry” in Italian, but we feel anything but mad about this deliciously spicy dish. Our chefs cooked up this twist on the classic Italian meal, adding savory and crispy bacon to the mix. We’re pretty sure the fiery, tomato-ey, carby goodness will transport you to that favorite Italian restaurant only you and your BFFs know about.
Ingredients
14 ounce
Marinara Sauce
4 ounce
Bacon
1 unit
Red Onion
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
6 ounce
Penne Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
1 clove
Garlic
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
5 teaspoon
Red Wine Vinegar
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
¼ ounce
Parsley
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Halve, peel, and finely dice onion. Peel and mince garlic. Pick parsley leaves from stems; mince leaves.
• Place bacon* on a baking sheet. • Roast on top rack until crispy, 15-20 minutes. • Once bacon is cool enough to handle, chop into bite-size pieces.
• Once water is boiling, add penne to pot. Cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
• While pasta cooks, heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and chili flakes to taste. (TIP: Skip the chili flakes if you’re not a fan of spicy food.) Cook, stirring, until onion is softened, 3-4 minutes. • Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Add marinara, Italian Seasoning, stock concentrate, half the vinegar, ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water, and 1 tsp sugar to pan. (For 4 servings, use all the vinegar, ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water, and 2 tsp sugar.) Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, 10 minutes.
• Add drained penne and half the bacon to pan with sauce; stir until thoroughly combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide penne arrabiata between plates. Garnish with Parmesan, remaining bacon, minced parsley, and more chili flakes if desired. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the spicy kick and bacon addition, though some found it too spicy even with half the chili flakes 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick and simple preparation, with several mentioning it was easier than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider adding less chili flakes for milder heat; some recommended including more bacon for stronger flavor.
- Portions: Several noted generous portions with leftovers, while a few wished for more bacon or additional protein.
- Sauce: The marinara sauce received mixed reviews; some loved it, others found it too sweet or acidic.
