Angry Noodles
A delicious quick and easy recipe from my dear friend Suzanne - Penne noodles smothered in a spicy garlic and herb pasta sauce topped with parmesan cheese. The more red pepper flakes you add the Angry-er (hotter) it gets!!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb. penne pasta ziti or other pasta
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 1/2 c. minced garlic
- 2 (15 oz.) cans Hunts tomato sauce or puree
- 2 (15 oz.) cans Hunts diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 3 tsp. salt
- 1-2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When oil is hot add garlic, cook until garlic is a dark golden brown, around 5 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil and salt. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, while simmering, add 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, depending on how hot (angry) you like it.
- Serve sauce over pasta with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cook's Note: Add cooked chicken, shrimp or fresh mushrooms to make it a one dish meal.