Friday’s Food For Thought!

March 4th, 2011 by sivodd

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you enjoy today’s recipe.

Penne with Spicy Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 package penne pasta
  • 1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup grated or shredded Parmesan

Preparation:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed.
  • While pasta is cooking, place tomatoes with juice in food processor or blender. Cover until coarsely chopped and set aside.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook red pepper, garlic and parsley in oil, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently until garlic begins to turn golden. Stir in chopped tomatoes and paste. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally until slightly thick.
  • Add pasta and 1/4 cup of the cheese to tomato mixture. Cook about 3 minutes, tossing gently until pasta is coated. sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese.

Thanks for stopping by! Well wishes to you all and have a great weekend!

Lisa

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