[[!meta title="Pasta Arrabbiata"]]

Adapted from Sheela Prakash via TheKitchn.com

2480 cal/recipe

## Ingredients

+ 1 lb dry whole wheat penne
+ 4 tbsp olive oil
+ 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
+ 1 shy tsp red pepper flakes
+ 2 28-oz cans diced tomato
+ 2 tsp kosher salt
+ 2 small bunches fresh basil, washed and chopped (about 1/2 cup)
+ 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
+ 1/4 c Parmesan cheese

## Directions

+ Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
+ Cook penne until al dente in boiling water and then drain.
+ Heat olive oil in large pot on medium.
+ Add garlic and pepper flakes to oil and saute for a few minutes until golden-brown and fragrant.
+ Add tomatoes and salt to oil, stir, and increase heat to medium-high.
+ Bring tomatoes to boil and then reduce to simmer for 20 minutes.
+ Remove sauce from heat and add basil and vinegar. Stir to combine.
+ Serve penne topped with sauce and Parmesan cheese.

[[!tag pasta spicy basil]]