Penne Arrabiata

6 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Boil Water

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
2. 02

   Sauté Chili and Oil

   In a large pan, warm the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add about 2 peppers (dried red pepper flakes) and sauté until fragrant.
3. 03

   Start the Sauce, Cook Pasta

   Add the 2 cloves fresh minced garlic and 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced, to the pan. Cook these until fragrant but not smoking, then stir in the 14 1/2 oz chopped tomatoes. Stir well, cover, and cook until the sauce is heated through.

   Meanwhile, in the large pot of salted boiling water, cook the 14 oz penne until al dente.

4. 04

   Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Drain the cooked penne and add it directly to the sauce in the pan.
5. 05

   Finish and Garnish

   Mix the pasta and sauce thoroughly. Just before serving, add a little more parsley.
6. 06

   Serve

   Serve immediately.