Arrabiata Pasta

Ingredients

Penne pasta7 crushed garlicFresh basil chopped/ rippedKalamata olives pitted ( whole or sliced )1 tablespoon of Italian herbs2 cans of Italian peeled tomatoes (400g each )1 tablespoon of tomato pasteRed chilli flakes ( add to your likings )1 teaspoon of sugarParmesan cheese for garnishReserved 1/2 cup pasta water

Method

Cook pasta according to packet instructions and set aside. ( keep 1/2 cup of pasta water aside)In a pot, add around 3 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic & chilli.Then add in the olives, cook for 2 minutes whilst mixing.Add in the tomato cans, tomato paste and mix together.Add salt, pepper, Italian herbs, more chilli if you like, sugar and mix really well.Pour in the pasta water and stir all together really well then throw in the basil leaves and leave to simmer for about 30 minutes. (make sure to taste to see if needs salt/chilli ect)The big tomato’s from the can will eventually become soft and break downUse cooking spoon to break down extra if neededWhen done, add pasta and mix all together. Garnish with Parmesan cheese !