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Spicy One Pot Penne Arrabbiata – One Pot Pasta Recipes for Dinner

Let’s talk comfort food with a kick. This Spicy One Pot Penne Arrabbiata is fiery, simple, and ridiculously satisfying. I love how the heat from the chili crisp sneaks up and hugs your tastebuds—like a warm blanket that just happens to be on fire. And yes, all of it happens in one pot. Less cleanup, more pasta. It’s a win all around. This recipe fits right in with your cravings when you want something bold but don’t want to babysit a dozen pans. We’re talking penne pasta cooked straight in the sauce until it’s beautifully coated and just the right kind of tender. I’ve made this for weeknights, lazy Sundays, and that one time I forgot it was my turn to cook and had 30 minutes to make magic. Spoiler alert: I did. It checks every box—easy penne pasta recipes, cozy one pot recipes, quick one pot pasta meals, and spicy pasta that doesn’t pull its punches. You’ll only need pantry staples and a good appetite. Honestly, you might already have everything you need right now. Should we get cooking?
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: easy penne pasta recipes, One Pot Pasta Meals, one pot pasta recipes, one-pot recipes, penne pasta recipes, penne recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 24 oz jar of marinara sauce
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp chili crisp
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Freshly grated parmesan, optional

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
  2. Toss in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir it around for about a minute, just until the garlic smells amazing.
  3. Add in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Give it all a stir.
  4. Pour in the marinara sauce and vegetable broth. Stir everything together until it’s nicely combined.
  5. Add the penne pasta. Make sure it’s mostly submerged.
  6. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally so nothing sticks.
  7. When the pasta is nearly done, stir in the chili crisp. Let it simmer uncovered for another 3-5 minutes until thickened and pasta is al dente.
  8. Serve hot with parsley on top and parmesan if you like a little extra richness.

Notes

You can swap vegetable broth for chicken broth if you like a deeper flavor. Feel free to tone down the chili crisp if you’re not into spice, or crank it up if you are.