Penne Arrabiata

By jedrew_52

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in sauce
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried red chili
• 2 teaspoons dried basil, more if using fresh
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 lb dry penne pasta
• 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino romano cheese, plus
• extra finely grated pecorino romano cheese, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Put oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add garlic cook for 5 minutes until beginning to turn golden, careful not to burn.
Turn down to medium low.
Add chili and stir.
Add Tomatoes and sauce and stir.
Put a plenty of salted water on to boil in a big saucepan.
Cook sauce for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
Cook penne until al dente.
Strain pasta.
Push sauce through moulie or meshed strainer into saucepan with the back of a spoon getting as much through as you can.
Heat and add 1/2 cup of pecorino cheese.
Taste for seasoning.
Add cooked penne and toss.
Serve hot with extra pecorino cheese at the table