Learn how to make penne arrabbiata, a classic Italian spicy pasta dish, with quality ingredients and easy steps. Find out what arrabbiata means, how to adjust the spice level, and the difference between arrabbiata and amatriciana sauces. By way of background, “Arrabbiata” means “angry” in Italian. So this pasta is said to be named as such in reference to its fiery nature! But fear not. Yes, this is a pasta that is meant to be spicy. But it’s fundamentally a great tomato pasta that you can make as spicy as you’d like. Or not. Try the spicy and flavorful penne all'Arrabbiata, a Roman specialty pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes, hot chili pepper, and garlic. With just garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and canned tomatoes, it’s one of the easiest pasta sauces to make, on par with other simple Italian classics like Pomodoro and Marinara. And it always delivers on flavor and comfort without the extra sugar added from store-bought sauces.
