Dish 25 - Penne with Spicy Sauce

Penne with Spicy Sauce

Serves 6; Prep Time: 30min; Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients:
1 pkt (16 oz) penne pasta
1 can diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup freshly grated or shredded parmesan cheese

Method:

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in fry pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, red pepper flakes and parsley in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic just begins to turn golden. Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
2. Add pasta and 1/4 cup of the cheese to mixture in fry pan. Cook about 3 minutes, tossing gently until pasta is evenly coated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
   

Notes: By adding a small amount of cut up salami to the recipe, perhaps after adding the tomatoes, I think this would really enhance the dish all the more.

Recipe Source: Based on Betty Crocker's recipe