How To Make Arrabiata Sauce

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

12 minutes

Step 1:

You will need…

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
• quarter tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp thyme, chopped
• 1 tbsp basil, chopped
• 350 g penne pasta, cooked , or other pasta of your choice
• 25 g parmesan, grated
• salt and pepper
• 1 saucepan
• 1 wooden spoon

Step 2:

Make the sauce

Into a moderately hot pan place three quarters of the olive oil. Add the garlic, stir and fry for a few seconds, then add the chopped tomatoes. Stir well to combine with your wooden spoon, then add the chilli flakes.

Season with salt and pepper, stir it all in and let it cook for 10-12 minutes.

Step 3:

Combine pasta with sauce

After this time, add the thyme and the basil, then the precooked pasta. Give it a good stir to combine well.

Step 4:

Serve

Heap a generous portion onto a serving bowl. Drizzle over the remaining olive oil and garnish with the grated parmesan cheese.