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. A spicy pasta all'arrabbiata – or spicy tomato sauce to you and me – an easy store cupboard pasta dish for a weeknight supper. Arrabbiata sauce, known in Italian as arrabbiata (arabbiata in Romanesco dialect), [1] is a spicy sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, peperoncino, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil. The sauce originates from the Lazio region of Italy, [2] and particularly from the city of Rome. [3] Penne Arrabiata is a delicious zesty pasta made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and red chilli flakes. It is a yummy, flavour-packed, easy pasta recipe that you can make for lunch or dinner.
