Spicy Arrabiata Penne

Category: 

Vegetarian

Area: 

Italian

Ingredients

  • penne rigate  -  1 pound
  • olive oil  -  1/4 cup
  • garlic  -  3 cloves
  • chopped tomatoes  -  1 tin
  • red chilli flakes  -  1/2 teaspoon
  • italian seasoning  -  1/2 teaspoon
  • basil  -  6 leaves
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano  -  sprinkling

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add kosher salt to the boiling water, then add the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions, about 9 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, red chile flakes, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chopped basil.
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes and more basil and serve warm.