Budget arrabiata pasta

Name: Budget arrabiata pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 100g/3½oz dried pasta, such as penne; 3 tbsp oil, ideally olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced; ¼–½ tsp dried chilli flakes, to taste; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; salt and ground black pepper; 25g/1oz cheddar, finely grated, to serve

4 steps

Prep:30minCook:30min

A fast and spicy supper that’s ready in less than 20 minutes. Feel free to use any pasta shapes you like and chopped fresh chilli instead of dried flakes if you prefer. The cheddar can be swapped for Parmesan or any cheese you have handy – or left out altogether. This recipe is part of a Budget meal plan for one. In August 2022 this recipe was costed at an average of 95p when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. This recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:29:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories836.2 kcal (42%)

Total Fat45.6 g (65%)

Carbs92.6 g (36%)

Sugars14.8 g (16%)

Protein17.3 g (35%)

Sodium1283.4 mg (64%)

Fiber3.7 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

100gdried pasta

3 Tbspoil

¼ tspdried chilli flakes

to taste

400gtin chopped tomatoes

salt

ground black pepper

25gcheddar

finely grated, to serve

Instructions

Step 1

Half-fill a medium saucepan with water and cover with a lid. Place over a high heat and bring to the boil. Add the pasta and stir. Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender but retains just a little ‘bite’. Stir occasionally as the pasta cooks, so it doesn’t stick.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the garlic and cook over a very low heat for 2 minutes, or until the garlic is softened but not browned, stirring regularly. Add the chilli flakes and cook for a few seconds more, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Remove the pan from the heat and gently stir the tomatoes into the garlic-infused oil. Place the pan over a medium–high heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring regularly until the sauce is fairly thick and glossy. Season with a little salt and lots of pepper.

Step 4

Drain the pasta in a colander or sieve, then add to the tomato sauce. Toss together and sprinkle with the cheese to serve.

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