Exactly a week ago, I got a request from a reader for Arabiata! Pasta arabiata or Penne all'arabiata is one of the most simplest of all pasta recipes (as if most of the other pasta recipes aren't simple enough!). I have made it often enough, hence was surprised that I hadn't posted it already at Chef In you. Anyways, if you love 'hot' dishes, then this is perfect for you. Next time you have Tomato season or if you grow your own tomatoes - then don't forget to make this dish which glorifies fresh tomatoes. Using ripe tomatoes is the key. The word all'arab(b)iata means angry which emphasizes the hotness of the dish. Though I see that many online recipes suggest using any kind of pasta for this dish ( like spaghetti, elbow etc), Penne pasta is classic. The ridges on this pasta helps the sauce to coat it well. Basil leaves are also used, although from what I have read - the original version does not seem to use it! Even Wikipedia supports that theory.