Penne Arrabbiata with Roasted Peppers and Pancetta
It's an oldie, but it's a goodie. Penne Arrabiata is one of those recipes that we all need instant access to after a long and tiresome day. Rich tomatoes, lightly spiced with garlic and chilli and seasoned with a scattering of basil and salty pancetta. Served with an all-important green leaf salad and a ginormous cloud of grated parmesan cheese.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Start by chopping the onion, garlic and chilli really finely. Drain and slice the roasted red peppers and place a large pan of water onto the stove to boil.
Step 2
Place a large frying pan onto the stove and turn the heat to medium. Once hot, add the pancetta and fry for 4-5 minutes until the fat has started to render and turn golden. Now add in the chopped onion and cook for a further 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Now add the chopped garlic and chilli. Stir well and cook for 1 minute more.
Step 3
Once the garlic and chilli has had a chance to mingle in the pan with the onion and pancetta, add in the sliced roasted red peppers along with the tinned tomatoes, balsamic a pinch of salt and a twist of black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer while you cook the pasta in the water you brought to a boil earlier. Allow to pasta to cook for 11 minutes.
Step 4
Once cooked, drain the pasta well and mix it with the arrabbiata sauce. Coat the pasta well and tear in the basil leaves, reserving a few for garnish.
Step 5
Serve the pasta in large shallow bowls along with a washed green salad dressed with a little balsamic and olive oil and lots of grated parmesan.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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5 Cloves Garlic, peeled and chopped 1x Tesco Large Garlic -
400g Penne Pasta 1x Tesco Penne Pasta Quills 500G -
30g Parmesan Cheese, greated 1x Creamfields Grana Padano Wedge 175G -
1 head Round Lettuce, leaves separated and washed 1x Tesco Butterhead Lettuce -
4 Roasted Red Peppers, drained and sliced 1x Aleyna Roasted Red Peppers 480G -
200g Pancetta 1x Tesco Smoked Pancetta 2 X 65G -
400g Tinned Tomatoes 1x Tesco Italian Chopped Tomatoes 400G -
1 Red Chilli, chopped (deseeded if you like) 1x Tesco Red Chillies 60G -
10g Basil, torn 1x Tesco Cut Basil 30G -
0.5 tsp Balsamic Vinegar, plus a little more for the salad if you wish 1x Tesco Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena 250Ml -
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1x Tesco Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500Ml -
1 Red Onion, peeled and diced 1x Tesco Red Onions Loose -
Maldon salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt 250G