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Fiery Penne Pasta in Scarlatti Sauce

Name: Fiery Penne Pasta in Scarlatti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 small red onion, finely diced; One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound dry penne pasta; ¼ cup reserved pasta water; ½ cup basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Embrace the flavors of Italian cuisine with this Fiery Penne Pasta in Scarlatti Sauce. Instead of 'angry' let's give it the name 'Scarlatti', after the famous Italian composer, in tune with the harmonious blend of spicy heat and soothing tomato sauce. Perfectly cooked penne, a generous coating of ou...

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50 min

TOTAL TIME

542

CALORIES

$1.30

PER SERVING

Ingredients

9 INGREDIENTS

4 SERVINGS

3 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic

minced

3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 small red onion

finely diced

28 oz canned diced tomatoes

chopped, plus extra for garnish

Directions

11 STEPS

15 min

PREP TIME

35 min

COOK TIME

50 min

TOTAL TIME

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, add the olive oil, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes

Stir occasionally and allow the oil to become fragrant and the ingredients to toast lightly, for about 10 minutes

Increase the heat to medium and add the finely diced red onion. Cook until it softens, usually about 5 minutes

Add the diced tomatoes and season with the kosher salt. Stir it all together and let it cook covered on low heat for about 12 minutes to let the flavors combine.

In the meantime, fill a large pot with water and a generous pinch of salt and bring it to a boil

Add the penne pasta to the boiling water. Cook until al dente—about 7-10 minutes but always check by tasting before draining.

Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water then drain the pasta

Return the drained pasta to the pot along with the reserved pasta water

Pour the Scarlatti sauce on the pasta. Allow it to cook for about 2 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens

Fold in the chopped basil leaves and taste the pasta. Adjust the seasoning with salt, if needed

Serve the pasta in warm bowls, garnished with a few fresh basil leaves on top. Buon Appetito!

Health Info

Macros

92g

CARBS

14g