Penne Arrabbiata Bake

What to Put on the Table With Penne Arrabbiata Bake

• Green salad
• Garlic bread
• Roasted vegetables
• Red wine

Making Penne Arrabbiata Bake, Step by Step

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1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Boil the penne for 2 minutes short of the packet time, then drain.

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2. Warm the oil with the garlic and chilli for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, sugar and salt and simmer for 15 minutes until thick.

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3. Fold the penne, basil and half the mozzarella into the sauce and tip into a dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and the parmesan.

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4. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling, then stand for 5 minutes.

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Notes From the Method

Do not let the garlic brown.

Undercook the pasta.

If your oven runs hot, check at 15 minutes.

Adjust the chilli to taste.

Ingredient Swaps

• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.

Storing and Reheating

Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat covered.

Penne Arrabbiata Bake: Your Questions Answered

What's in a Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.