Ingredients

• 3-4 tbsps olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 large can plum tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lb penne or pasta of choice

Directions

• In a large frying pan heat oil; add garlic and pepper flakes. DO NOT BROWN.
• Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper.
• Cook for 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in half of the parsley and set aside.
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta for 10 minutes or until done.
• Drain well.
• Reheat sauce and pour over pasta.
• Toss well.
• Place in serving platter.
• Garnish with remaining parsley and parmesan cheese.
• Serves 6