Penne Arrabbiata

Ingredients

• •1 lb penne pasta
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp red chili flakes
• •4 cloves garlic, sliced
• •1 can crushed tomatoes (San Marzano if available)
• •Salt to taste
• •2 tbsp chopped parsley

Steps

1. 1.Cook the penne in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. 2.Heat the olive oil and sauté the chili flakes for 1-2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant - don't let the garlic brown, or it turns bitter.
3. 3.Stir in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. 4.Toss the drained pasta with the sauce and a splash of the reserved pasta water until glossy, seasoning with salt.
5. 5.Garnish with parsley and serve - traditionally with no cheese, so the heat and tomato flavor stay front and center.