what's for dinner tonight: penne arrabbiata

A pasta dish was requested from some Magic players a few weekends ago, so I thought I'd make a yummy tomato pasted pasta.

Ingredients:

1 lbs of penne rigate

1 32 oz. can of crushed tomatoes

2 tbsp. of crushed chili flakes

6 cloves of garlic, minced

1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup of fresh basil, chopped

4 tbsp. of olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the chili flakes and garlic when the oil is hot. Saute for a minute.

Add the tomato paste, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, covered.

Meanwhile, chop up the fresh basil.

Cook the penne until al dente. Add olive oil and salt into the boiling water to season the pasta.

Mix the sauce together again after the sauce is complete.

Turn the heat off and add the mozzarella. 

Mix, mix, mix!!

Add in the basil and the drained penne. Mix well.

Serve on a plate with shredded Parmesan.

Nom, nom, nom...