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.
