Penne All'Arrabbiata Recipe

Arrabbiata means "Angry, " And this classic pasta dish, originating in the lazio region around rome, gets its name from the spicy tomato sauce, made with garlic and red chile peppers. Some variations add basil, onions, or oregano, but the most basic is just olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, and chile pepper. You can adjust the spice level or amount of garlic (though don't overdo it), to taste, and you can use any short, tubular pasta, such as ziti, or long, thin strand pasta, such as spaghetti. In some parts of italy, this same sauce is called "Alla carrettiera, " Meaning "Cart-driver's sauce. "This super-simple and quick pasta can be whipped up in little more time than it takes to boil the pasta, so it makes a great late-night snack or weeknight meal when you are tired and short on time and inspiration.