Penne all'Arrabbiata

Penne all'Arrabbiata is a classic Italian pasta dish from Rome, featuring tube-shaped penne pasta tossed in a spicy tomato sauce. The sauce gets its fiery kick from dried red chili peppers, complemented by garlic, olive oil, and often a touch of fresh parsley.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the pasta, with moderate fat from the olive oil and minimal protein unless cheese is added. A typical serving provides around 400-500 calories, along with vitamins like vitamin C and lycopene from the tomatoes.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	400 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	800 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Lycopene	8 mg

Per 1 plate (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'Arrabbiata' means 'angry' in Italian, humorously referring to the sauce's spicy heat that can make your face flush. Nutritionally, the capsaicin in the chilies may give a slight metabolism boost, and the tomato base offers antioxidant benefits.