Penne With Tomato Sauce

• olive oil2 tablespoon
• medium onion½
• red chili flakes½ teaspoon
• garlic1 clove
• crushed tomato14 ounce
• salt0
• penne pasta½ pound

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the chile flakes and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

6. 6

   Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

7. 7

   Save ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain.

8. 8

   Add the drained pasta to the sauce.

9. 9

   Stir well, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

10. 10

    Season with salt to taste.

11. 11

    Enjoy!