Penne AllArrabbiataMilano Italy

Ingredients

• 500 grams penne or spaghetti 1 lb
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 14 oz can Italian plum tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar
• salt and pepper
• 1 small chili pepper or 1 tsp dried crushed chilies hot red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Directions

1. Heat the oil and gently fry the chopped onion and garlic until softened
2. Add the chili pepper and fry gently for 1 minute
3. Add the tomatoes with their juice sugar salt and pepper to taste and cook on a high flame uncovered for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally
4. When the sauce is reduced and thick check the season
5. If you like a smoother sauce you can pass the sauce through the medium disk of a food mill
6. I usually just chop up the tomatoes with a fork and leave the sauce a bit chunky
7. Add the chopped parsley just before serving
8. Cook the pasta following the directions on the packet very carefully to avoid overcooking