Penne all’Arrabbiata

Steps

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1. Peel and roughly chop and entire head of garlic.
2. Heat the olive oil on medium heat and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic becomes tender and starts to take on a little color (do not brown though!).
3. Crush the tomatoes (by hand or with a food processor) and add to the garlic and pepper flakes. Add salt.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 0.5-1 hour. If it becomes too thick, add a little water.
5. While the sauce is simmering, bring a pot of water to a boil and add pasta. Cook until al dente and add pasta to the sauce plus 1/2 C reserved pasta water.
6. Add basil and mix well to combine.
7. Finish with some freshly grated parmigiano reggiano, pour yourself a glass of wine, and enjoy.