Penne alla Siciliana Recipe

Name: Penne alla Siciliana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1 sweet onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) tomato sauce; 1 tin anchovies; 4 tbsp (60 ml) capers; 3 cups (700 ml) small broccoli flowets, steamed; pinch of dried pepper flakes or; 1 small dry red pepper, crushed; 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh mint leaves, chopped; juice of large lemon; 1 box penne or zitti

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2-1/2 cups (600 ml) tomato sauce
1 tin anchovies
4 tbsp (60 ml) capers
3 cups (700 ml) small broccoli flowets, steamed
pinch of dried pepper flakes or
1 small dry red pepper, crushed
1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh mint leaves, chopped
juice of large lemon
1 box penne or zitti

1
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil.
3
Saute onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic and saute until golden.
4
Add tomato sauce, capers and anchovies and cook gently for 2 minutes.
5
Add broccoli flowets and cook 2 minutes.
6
Add pepper and lemon and let sit while pasta cooks.
7
When water boils, add pasta and cook until al dente, only 8 minutes or so.
8
Drain pasta, put pasta back in warmed pasta pot, add mint and toss with sauce.
9
Serve immediately or at room temperature.

351

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil, 1 sweet onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Penne alla Siciliana falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penne alla Siciliana

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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