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WholeWheat Penne Pasta in a creamy, cheesy homemade Arrabbiata sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or kids parties.

Penne Arrabiata

Kalyani
WholeWheat Penne Pasta in a creamy, cheesy homemade Arrabbiata sauce
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine International, Italian
Servings 3
Calories 316 kcal

Equipment

  • Ladle
  • Bowl
  • pan
  • Grater

Ingredients
  

  • 150 grams Whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 cup Homemade Arabbiata Sauce
  • 2 TBSP Olive Oil
  • 1 TBSP Garlic pods minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup processed cheese
  • 1 tsp Basil shredded fine

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta as per packet instructions and drain. Run a tsp of oil through the pasta to prevent it from sticking.
  • In a pan, heat olive oil, sauté garlic till done, add arrabbiata sauce and drained boiled pasta. Check for salt and seasoning (Remember the sauce and cheese both contain salt)
  • Mix it well, Let it cook for further 2 mins. Garnish with shredded basil and grated cheese and serve with Focaccia.

Notes

Tips to make a great Penne Pasta:
  1. Bring water and a pinch of salt to rolling boil and only then add the penne pasta
  2. Cook as per packet instructions - till al dente
  3. Drain the water and reserve to make the homemade arrabiata sauce
  4. If you want to amp up the pasta, add sauteed veggies like broccoli, zucchini and many more 

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 1358mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 466IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Italian, Kids Food, Main Course, Party Ideas, Pasta
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