Penne With Red Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Red Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Penne Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Red Sauce Preparation
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked penne pasta to the saucepan and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
- 5
Add Parmesan
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and stir well to incorporate.
Serving
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Serve the penne with red sauce hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Optionally, you can add more grated Parmesan on top.