Penne al Arrabbiata

Ingredients

Penne pasta

12 ounces

Olive oil

3 tablespoons

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Red chili flakes

1 teaspoon (or more for extra heat)

Canned crushed tomatoes

28 ounces

Salt

to taste

Fresh basil

1/2 cup, chopped

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated (for serving)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and red chili flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
4. Season the sauce with salt to taste, adjusting the level of spice according to your preference.
5. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to thoroughly coat the pasta with the spicy tomato sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pasta is heated through.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the chopped fresh basil, reserving some for garnish.
7. Serve the Penne al Arrabbiata hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!