Penne Arrabbiata with Roasted Peppers and Pancetta

    10m prep time
    25m total time
    Easy level
    13 ingredients
Penne Arrabbiata with Roasted Peppers and Pancetta recipe by Cherrypick

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
  • 5 Cloves Garlic, peeled and chopped
    5 Cloves Garlic, peeled and chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1 Red Onion, peeled and diced
    1 Red Onion, peeled and diced 1 x Sainsbury's Red Onions Loose
  • 4 Roasted Red Peppers, drained and sliced
    4 Roasted Red Peppers, drained and sliced 1 x Karyatis Roasted Red Peppers 450g (350g*)
  • 200g Pancetta
    200g Pancetta 1 x Sainsbury's Inspired to Cook Italian Beechwood Smoked Diced Pancetta 200g
  • 400g Tinned Tomatoes
    400g Tinned Tomatoes 1 x Sainsbury's Chopped Tomatoes Can 400g
  • 1 Red Chilli, chopped (deseeded if you like)
    1 Red Chilli, chopped (deseeded if you like) 1 x Sainsbury's Red Chillies 65g
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 1L
  • Maldon salt, to taste
    Maldon salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 30g Parmesan Cheese, greated
    30g Parmesan Cheese, greated 1 x Stamford Street Co. Italian Hard Cheese 200g
  • 10g Basil, torn
    10g Basil, torn 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g
  • 0.5 tsp Balsamic Vinegar, plus a little more for the salad if you wish
    0.5 tsp Balsamic Vinegar, plus a little more for the salad if you wish 1 x Sainsbury's Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena 1 Leaf 250ml
  • 400g Penne Pasta
    400g Penne Pasta 1 x Sainsbury's Penne Rigate Pasta 500g
  • 1 head Round Lettuce, leaves separated and washed
    1 head Round Lettuce, leaves separated and washed 1 x Sainsbury's Lettuce, Round
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