PASTA ARRABBIATA (ANGRY PASTA)

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I learned how to make this while I was in Italy one summer. You can add more or less crushed red pepper...and decide how "angry" you would like your pasta.-Stacie Gomm, Providence, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato puree
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups uncooked penne pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; discard drippings., In the same skillet, saute garlic in olive oil for 1 minute. Add the tomato puree, basil, pepper flakes and bacon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve with sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 28g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 925mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.