Many adjectives are used to describe food, but 'angry' isn't usually one of them. Although that's exactly what 'arrabbiata' means in Italian. But, given that most penne recipes are simple and quick, there’s really nothing to be angry about. Penne arrabbiata is a fiery Italian pasta dish known for its bold and spicy flavour, usually using a tomato-based sauce infused with hot chilli peppers and garlic.