Penne all'Arrabbiata Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Porcini mushrooms - 1 tbsp (15 mL), dried (optional)
 Olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Onion1
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm)
 Pancetta1/4 Pound
 Tomatoes2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), peeled
 Chili flakes1/4 Teaspoon
 Penne1 Pound
 Pecorino Cheese1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter3 Tablespoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Soak the porcini mushrooms in 1 tablespoon water for 1 hour and then cut into thin strips.

MAKING
2) In a large saucepan, saute the onion and garlic gently for 5 minutes.
3) Stir in the pancetta or unsmoked bacon and saute for another 5 minutes.
4) Stir in the porcini mushrooms, tomatoes and chili flakes, simmer over a moderate heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until thickened.
5) Taste and adjust the seasoning. If the sauce appears slightly dry, stir in 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tablespoon pasta cooking water.
6) In a pan, cook the penne in the boiling salted water, until tender, then drain
7) Just befor serving, toss the cooked penne and grated pecorino cheese with the sauce, until thoroughly coated.

SERVING
8) Stir in the butter and serve the Penne all'Arrabbiata, immediately on individual serving plates.
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