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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Penne with a little zing from the crushed red pepper. Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1 medium yellow onion, chopped |
6 cloves garlic, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper, crushed |
24 ounces fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped |
2 teaspoons tomato paste |
1 lb penne pasta (freshly cooked) |
4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated |
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
2. Add chopped onions, chopped garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
3. Add tomato and tomato paste and stir until tomatoes are just warmed through, about 2 minutes.
4. Mix in balsamic vinegar; bring the sauce to a boil.
5. Add cooked pasta, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil.
6. Add salt and toss.
7. Transfer to another large bowl and serve with remaining Parmesan cheese.
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