Italian•quick
Penne Arrabbiata
A simple spicy tomato sauce that works well on any type of pasta.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 Pound Penne Pasta
- 1 (28oz) Can Of Chopped, Crushed, Or Pureed Tomatoes
- 2 Large Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley or Basil
- Salt & Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes As Desired
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a saucepan, and add the garlic.
- 2
Cook for a minute or two until sizzling, but do not burn.
- 3
Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper to season.
- 4
Add a small amount of red pepper flakes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Taste and add additional pepper flakes if you would like more heat.
- 6
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente..
- 7
Drain, and return to the pot, add half the sauce, the fresh parsley or basil to the pot and cook a minute or two until combined.
- 8
Serve, topping each serving with some of the remaining sauce.