Penna alla Rocca

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"Penne with a little zing from the crushed red pepper."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried red pepper, crushed
• 24 ounces fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 lb penne pasta (freshly cooked)
• 4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
2. Add chopped onions, chopped garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
3. Add tomato and tomato paste and stir until tomatoes are just warmed through, about 2 minutes.
4. Mix in balsamic vinegar; bring the sauce to a boil.
5. Add cooked pasta, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil.
6. Add salt and toss.
7. Transfer to another large bowl and serve with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Reviews

[najwa]

This is very good, however I do recommend using less basil as it was very overpowering .. thanks