Penne with Spicy Sauce

Health score
16%
Penne with Spicy Sauce
30 min.
6
401kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pasta game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and spice? Look no further than this delightful Penne with Spicy Sauce! Perfectly cooked penne pasta is enveloped in a rich, zesty sauce that combines the sweetness of Italian-style tomatoes with the kick of crushed red pepper flakes. This recipe is not only quick and easy, taking just 30 minutes to prepare, but it also serves up to six people, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual lunch dates with friends.

The vibrant colors and aromas of this dish will entice your senses, while the fresh parsley and garlic add a fragrant touch that will have everyone asking for seconds. With a caloric count of 401 kcal per serving, it’s a satisfying option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Plus, the addition of freshly grated Parmesan cheese brings a creamy richness that perfectly balances the spiciness of the sauce.

Whether you’re looking for a hearty main course, a side dish to complement your meal, or a quick lunch option, this Penne with Spicy Sauce is versatile enough to fit any occasion. So grab your ingredients, fire up the stove, and get ready to impress your taste buds with this deliciously spicy pasta dish!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz penne pasta 
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes whole italian-style peeled undrained canned
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoon tomato paste (from 6-oz can)
  • 0.5 cup parmesan shredded freshly grated

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, place tomatoes with juice. Cover; process until coarsely chopped.
  2. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, red pepper flakes and parsley in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic just begins to turn golden. Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste.
  3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  4. Add pasta and 1/4 cup of the cheese to mixture in skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, tossing gently, until pasta is evenly coated.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories401kcal
Protein15.07%
Fat18.37%
Carbs66.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.67
Glycemic Load
25.76
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.439999877111%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:400.64kcal
20.03%
Fat:8.27g
12.73%
Saturated Fat:2.33g
14.59%
Carbohydrates:67.45g
22.48%
Net Carbohydrates:62.22g
22.63%
Sugar:8.28g
9.2%
Cholesterol:5.67mg
1.89%
Sodium:340.12mg
14.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.27g
30.54%
Selenium:50.8µg
72.57%
Manganese:0.97mg
48.48%
Vitamin K:38.11µg
36.29%
Phosphorus:248.57mg
24.86%
Copper:0.48mg
24.06%
Fiber:5.22g
20.89%
Magnesium:72.73mg
18.18%
Vitamin C:14.84mg
17.99%
Potassium:608.82mg
17.39%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.99%
Iron:3.01mg
16.71%
Calcium:165.23mg
16.52%
Vitamin E:2.38mg
15.86%
Vitamin B3:3.07mg
15.35%
Vitamin A:601.43IU
12.03%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.74%
Zinc:1.71mg
11.4%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.91%
Folate:33.86µg
8.46%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.49%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.67%