Penne Arrabbiata

Penne Arrabbiata is a classic Roman pasta dish featuring tube-shaped penne pasta tossed in a spicy tomato-based sauce. The sauce gets its fiery kick from dried red chili peppers, combined with garlic, tomatoes, and fresh parsley. It's a staple of Italian cuisine, known for its simplicity and bold, 'angry' heat.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates from the pasta, with moderate fat from the olive oil used in the sauce. It provides key nutrients like lycopene from the tomatoes, some protein from the pasta, and a good amount of vitamin C. A typical serving generally ranges from 400 to 550 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	60 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	800 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	3 mg
Calcium	50 mg
Vitamin A	200 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	80 mcg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'Arrabbiata' literally translates to 'angry' in Italian, referring to the spicy, fiery nature of the sauce. Nutritionally, the capsaicin in the chili peppers may offer a metabolism-boosting effect and contains antioxidants.