Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta

Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta

An Italian-inspired pasta sauce made fiery with chili and CEREN Tomato Paste.

Ingredients

  • 300 g penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons CEREN Tomato Paste
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes (400 g)
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Cook pasta: Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

Make sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and chili flakes, sauté briefly. Stir in CEREN Tomato Paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add tomatoes: Pour in canned tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.

Combine: Toss pasta with the sauce, adding a splash of reserved water if needed.

Serve: Garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.