Description
A spicy Italian pasta dish featuring penne and chicken in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine the cooked penne with the sauce and mix well.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Use whole wheat penne for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken penne arrabbiata, spicy pasta, Italian chicken pasta