Here are 28 Meatless Meals You Can Eat During Lent and How to Prepare Them

20. PENNE ARRABBIATA

 

  • PREP TIME: 10 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 20 minutes
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
  • YIELD: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 cans crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. In a large skillet *affiliate link, heat olive oil to medium-high.
  3. Saute bell pepper, onion, garlic and crushed red pepper for 10 minutes or until peppers are soft.
  4. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley and salt.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and simmer sauce for about 10 minutes (or until pasta is cooked).
  6. Toss pasta with sauce and serve immediately.
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