Translating to “angry” in Italian, arrabbiata is known for its kick. We’ve reinvented this Italian classic by adding salty pancetta to the mix. Wilting arugula into the sauce is a great way to sneak in extra greens. If you’re not a fan of heat, simply leave out the chili pepper!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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12 ounce
Penne Pasta
(Contains Wheat)
2 unit
Red Onion
4 ounce
Pancetta
1 unit
Chili Pepper
4 clove
Garlic
2 box
Diced Tomatoes
4 ounce
Arugula
½ cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains Milk)
2 unit
Roma Tomato
unit
Salt
unit
Pepper
2 teaspoon
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon
Sugar
Prep: Wash and dry all produce. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Halve, peel, and dice the onions. Mince or grate the garlic. Core, seed, and dice the roma tomatoes. Mince the chili pepper. TIP: Be sure to wash your hands, cutting board, and knife after handling the chili peppers.
Start the sauce: Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly crispy. Add the onion and as much chili pepper as you can handle (or leave it out entirely for the kids!) to the pan. Cook, tossing for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the penne to the boiling water and cook for 9-11 minutes, until al dente. Drain.
Add the roma tomatoes, the boxes of diced tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon sugar to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cooking for 10 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the drained penne and the arugula to the sauce and toss for 1-2 minutes, until the arugula is wilted. Season with salt and pepper. TIP: If your pan is too small, you can also toss together in a large bowl.
Serve the penne arrabbiata sprinkled with parmesan cheese and enjoy!