Penne All’ Arrabbiata

Description

Arrabbiata is Italian for “angry,” which refers to the spicy red peppers in this dish. Garnish with grated Romano cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 4 cups canned whole tomatoes, crushed
• 3 tablespoons capers
• ½ cup pitted and halved green olives
• 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 3 anchovy filets, rinsed and chopped
• 6 leaves fresh basil
• 1 pinch salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• ⅔ cup red wine
• 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 6 ½ ounces pancetta bacon, finely chopped

Servings: 5