

10 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Hot and fiery, this tomato sauce has a delicious kick! Serve over pasta and plenty of Parmigiana for a fast and satisfying meal. Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper for your taste!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans Red Gold Canned Petite Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz
- OR
1 can Red Gold Canned Petite Diced Tomatoes 28 oz
1 can Red Gold Canned Tomato Puree 29 oz
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta, cooked and drained, reserve 1/2 cup cooking water
- 1/2 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
Step one
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, cook about 3 minutes or until garlic is browned. Blend in petite diced tomatoes and tomato puree; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in red pepper, oregano, salt and black pepper.
Step two
Cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pasta and reserved water to saucepan; sprinkle with cheese and basil. Toss until well combined.