Penne Spicy Tomato Sauce
Recipe:
This spicy tomato and buffalo mozzarella pasta is a delicious combination of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The rich and tangy tomato sauce is infused with garlic, chilli, and a hint of Tabasco, creating a zesty and satisfying dish. Tossed with tender penne pasta and creamy buffalo mozzarella, this recipe is a comforting and flavorful meal that is perfect for any night of the week. Enjoy the perfect balance of heat and creaminess in every bite!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion, peeled, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped
- 1 red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes
- splash red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
- 1 tsp sugar
- small bunch fresh basil leaves, torn
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 x 125g/4ýoz ball fresh buffalo mozzarella, crumbled
- 400g/14oz dried penne pasta, cooked according to packet instructions, drained
- grated parmesan, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and beginning to colour.Add the garlic and chilli and continue to fry for 1-2 minutes
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes, red wine vinegar, tomato purée, a splash or two of Tabasco (to taste), sugar and half of the basil leaves, and stir well. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then continue to simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reduced in volume.
- Just before serving, stir the crumbled mozzarella into the spicy tomato sauce. Stir the drained pasta into the sauce.
- To serve, divide the pasta and sauce equally among four serving plates. Sprinkle over the remaining torn basil leaves and the grated parmesan.
Yield
Serves 4
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