Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce

Doris Pasta Arrabbiata

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 (about 1 ½ cups each)

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup Doris Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28oz) Doris Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 can (28oz) Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• ½ tsp dried oregano leaves
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 pound dry penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 cup (4oz) freshly shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat 1 minute. Add garlic; cook 3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; stir in red pepper, oregano and salt. Cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Cook pasta in large saucepan according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water. Return pasta and the reserved cooking water to same saucepan; stir in ½ cup of the cheese. Set aside.
3. Stir basil into prepared sauce. Add 2 cups of the sauce to pasta mixture; mix lightly. Spoon onto serving platter; top with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheese.

Buon Appetito!