Penne Arrabiata

Ingredients:

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thinly lengthwise
• 2 medium sweet onions, chopped coarsely
• 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian style diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• Parmesan cheese, to taste

Preparation:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and onions. Sauté until they are fragrant and cooked. Add the ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder and sauté for another minute or two. Add the cans of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and dried basil to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, making sure the bottom of the pan does not burn.
3. Add the cooked penne pasta. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes before taking off heat. Add desired amount of salt, according to your taste.
4. Serve and top with desired amount of parmesan cheese on top.

Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4-6