PENNE W/TOMATOES & BASIL - BOBBY FLAY

Penne w/Tomatoes & Basil - Bobby Flay image

Provided by Cynthia Quinn

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 large spanish onion diced
4 clove garlic made into paste
1 28 oz. can(s) plum tomatoes
8 oz penne pasta
pinch kosher salt & black pepper to taste
3/4 c plus 3/4 c. parmigiano or romano cheese
1/4 c flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
12 fresh basil leaves, torn
1/4 to 1/2 tsp calabrian red chile flakes
extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
1/2 c fresh ricotta cheese, for garnish

Steps:

1. Put a pot of water up to boil for pasta - add kosher salt cook until 1 or 2 minutes before pkg directions (al dente)
2. Cook onion & garlic in canola oil. Add can of plum tomatoes and break them up...then add salt, pepper, cheese, parsley, basil leaves (torn) & the red chile flakes (optional)...simmer sauce about 15 min.
3. Drain cooked pasta, then add into the sauce in pan....mix pasta with the sauce....drizzle with a bit of olive oil....add fresh ricotta for garnish if desired