Ingredients
- 1 lb penne
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 7 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cans (28 oz) san marzano whole tomatoes with juices
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp each dried thyme
- 3 tbsp minced fresh basil
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- pecorino romano or parmesan cheese (optional)
Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the penne until tender, following the package time.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion for 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes with their juices, oregano, and thyme, then simmer for 12 minutes.
- Drain the penne and add it to the skillet with the basil and parsley.
- Toss over low heat for 2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
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