Penne Spicy Tomato Sauce

Penne Spicy Tomato Sauce
  • Author: markely63

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/4½oz 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.

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Yield

Serves 4