Medium Recipe
Make Medium Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Do not rinse.
Sauce Preparation
- 3
- 4
Add Spices
Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), and add chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained penne pasta to the sauce. Toss to combine until the pasta is well coated.
- 8
Add Parmesan
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese as desired.
