Prep. Time 5′ Cooking Time 15′ Serves 4
Ingredients
- 500g penne pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 800g canned peeled tomatoes
- A few fresh basil leaves
- A bit parsley, finely chopped
- Grated cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the penne in salted water for 2 minutes less than indicated on the package.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the finely chopped garlic and chili flakes.
- Sauté over medium heat for half a minute.
- Add the tomato paste and stir it in the pan to release its aroma.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes and crush them well with a spoon.
- Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat until the tomatoes have melted, then add salt to taste.
- Add the cooked penne to the sauce along with a little of the water they were cooked in, and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add some fresh basil.
- Serve immediately in deep plates and sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Drizzle each plate with a little olive oil.
Enjoy!
Source: Argiro Barbariou
