Italian Pasta Recipes - Fiery Pasta Quills (Penne Arrabiata) Recipe

Ingredients                 

• 30 ml/2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• 3 tomatoes, skinned and chopped

• 15 ml/1 tbsp tomato puree (paste)

• 1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 350 g/12 oz penne

• 30 ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil    

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Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry (sauté) the onion and garlic until soft.

2. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree and chili and season with the salt and pepper.

3. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until tender but still firm.

4. Drain the pasta and toss into the hot sauce. Sprinkle with the basil.