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Penne Arrabbiata

This is wonderfully simple, but very traditional Italian recipe for Penne all'Arrabbiata.  This is one of those dishes that the awesome taste of it belies the short time it takes to prepare it. 
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 400 g Penne Rigate 14.1 oz
  • 1 - 4 depending on your heat resistance! Dried Red Chillis (peperoncini)
  • 400 ml or 4 - 5 chopped fresh tomatoes Tomato puree 1 3/4 cups
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta according to the packet instructions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil with the whole clove of garlic in it.
  • Add the crushed chillis and stir for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the tomato puree/ or fresh chopped tomatoes, and salt to taste.
  • Strain the pasta, take the garlic clove out of the sauce, and add the sauce to the pasta. Stir well and serve hot.