Italian · Dinner
Arrabbiata Pasta
Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 oz shells
- to taste Salted water, for boiling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 can / (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- to taste Grated Parmesan (optional)
- to taste Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Method
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil; sauté garlic and chili flakes 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes and salt; simmer 12 minutes.
- Toss drained pasta with sauce, loosening with pasta water as needed.
- Serve warm; top with Parmesan and herbs if desired.
Notes
Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
