Pepper Sauce Penne

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Pepper Sauce
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Red bell pepper (roasted and chopped) : 2
  • Crushed tomatoes : 1 can
  • Tomato paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Red pepper flakes : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Fresh basil (chopped) : 1/4 cup
• Penne Pasta
  • Penne pasta : 8 ounces
  • Salt : 1 tablespoon
  • Olive oil : 1 tablespoon

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Steps

• Prepare the Pepper Sauce
• Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add roasted and chopped red bell pepper to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add fresh basil to the sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Cook the Penne Pasta
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add salt and penne pasta to the boiling water.
• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
• Drain the cooked pasta and toss it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Combine the Sauce and Pasta
• Add the cooked penne pasta to the pan with the pepper sauce.
• Toss the pasta in the sauce until well coated.
• Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Tips

• For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
• Serve the pepper sauce penne with grated Parmesan cheese on top for added flavor.

Information

• This pepper sauce penne recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
• You can customize the sauce by adding other vegetables or protein of your choice.