All’Arrabbiata Sauce

Sugo all’arrabbiata is a mainstay of Italian cuisine, beloved for its simplicity and assertive character. Here is a brief description:

• Tasting Profile: It is a spicy, savory and lively condiment. The name “arrabbiata” derives precisely from the fact that, because of the chili pepper, those who eat it are likely to turn red in the face, as if they were prey to wrath.

• Key Ingredients: It is prepared with a few quality elements: peeled tomatoes (or pulp), garlic, plenty of dried or fresh red chilies, and extra virgin olive oil.

• Tradition: The original recipe usually calls for a final sprinkling of fresh chopped parsley.

• The Ideal Format: The perfect marriage is with penne rigate, capable of capturing the sauce and retaining the heat of the chili in each bite.

It is the ultimate “dinner-saving” dish: quick to prepare, but with an impact that never goes unnoticed.