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Smarter Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce

(Penne in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
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Smarter Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce

Smarter Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce - Classic Italian pasta with red chile pepper

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Health Score:
93 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
Calories:
414
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This vegetarian pasta meal is rich in dietary fiber that stabilizes blood sugar while also keeping cholesterol levels low. 

This pasta pairs beautifully with a light arugula salad, which is rich high in vitamin C and antioxidants.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie414 cal.(20 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat12 g(10 %)
Carbohydrates59 g(39 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage12.5 g(42 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E3.1 mg(26 %)
Vitamin K26.7 μg(45 %)
Vitamin B₁0.7 mg(70 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin5.8 mg(48 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate78 μg(26 %)
Pantothenic acid1.1 mg(18 %)
Biotin6.6 μg(15 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C31 mg(33 %)
Potassium743 mg(19 %)
Calcium73 mg(7 %)
Magnesium132 mg(44 %)
Iron4.5 mg(30 %)
Iodine7 μg(4 %)
Zinc3 mg(38 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.9 g
Uric acid96 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Complete sugar7 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
4 Tomatoes
2 small onions
2 small garlic cloves
1 red chili pepper
2 Tbsps olive oil
6 ozs Penne (preferably whole-grain)
salt
2 sprigs parsley
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Skillet, 1 Small bowl, 1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Sieve, 1 Large knife

Preparation steps

1.
Smarter Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce preparation step 1

Remove stems from the tomatoes.

2.
Smarter Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce preparation step 2

Dip the tomatoes in boiling water, remove, rinse in cold water and remove skins. Quarters, remove seeds and chop.

3.
Smarter Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce preparation step 3

Peel the onions and garlic and chop finely. Cut chile pepper in half lengthwise, remove seeds, rinse and chop.

4.
Smarter Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce preparation step 4

Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onions, garlic and chile pepper over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

5.
Smarter Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce preparation step 5

Add tomatoes and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

6.
Smarter Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce preparation step 6

Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions in plenty of salted water. Drain in a sieve, reserving some of the cooking water.

7.
Smarter Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce preparation step 7

Rinse the parsley, shake dry, pluck off the leaves and chop. Add penne and parsley to the tomatoes and mix well. If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little of the reserved cooking water.

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