Penne all'Arrabbiata
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Easy
- Serves 3
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- 3 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 3 tsp dried basil
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 dried chilli peppers
- 400g tin of cherry tomatoes in sauce
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- handful of fresh basil
- handful of grated parmesan cheese
- pinch of salt and black pepper to taste
- olive oil
- 300g penne or other short pasta
Method
step 1
Heat 2 or 3 tbsp of olive oil in a tall pan, add the dried oregano and thyme, chopped garlic and crushed chilli peppers. Fry for few minutes. Don't let the garlic turn brown.step 2
Add the tin of cherry tomatoes into the pan. Simmer uncovered for about 8 minutes and let the excess water evaporate.step 3
Reduce the heat, cook for another few minutes, stirring occasionally and crushing the tomatoes into the sauce.step 4
Add pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. Add both dried and fresh basil; 1 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar. Stir.step 5
In the meantime, cook the penne according to the packet instructions.step 6
Mix the pasta with sauce and garnish with fresh basil leaves and handful of grated parmesan cheese.
