Penne Diavolo Recipe
Make Penne Diavolo 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
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Penne
Add the penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water for later use.
Preparing Sauce
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
- 5
- 6
Add Spices
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional minute.
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stirring well to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Mix in Basil
Add the chopped fresh basil to the sauce, stirring to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 9
Combine
Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
- 10
Serve
Plate the pasta and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with extra basil if desired.