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Pasta & rice

Penne

Dried pasta in tube shapes with ends cut at an angle, resembling quill pens, hence the name. Their hollow shape holds sauces perfectly, which makes them one of the most widely used pastas in Italy.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, then add the penne.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil with the crushed garlic until it turns lightly golden.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano and salt, then let it simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Drain the penne, keeping a little of the cooking water, then tip them into the sauce.
  5. Toss for 1 minute, adding a splash of cooking water if needed, then finish with the torn basil and the parmesan.

Variations and tips

Arrabbiata. Add a pinch of dried chilli to the tomato sauce for a spicier version.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.