Pasta Arrabbiata (Angry Pasta)

Dinner

I learned how to make this while I was in Italy one summer. You can add more or less crushed red pepper...and decide how "angry" you would like your pasta.

Average Rating: 2.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato puree
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups uncooked penne pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; discard drippings.
2. In the same skillet, saute garlic in olive oil for 1 minute. Add the tomato puree, basil, pepper flakes and bacon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve with sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup pasta with 3/4 cup sauce (calculated without cheese): 460 calories, 28g fat (7g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 925mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.