Spicy Arrabiata Penne Recipe

While the pasta cooks, warm the 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it just starts to shimmer. Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, until it smells fragrant but hasn't taken on any color.

Stir in the can of chopped tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat slightly and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the chopped basil leaves.