Penne all'arrabbiata (penne with spicy sauce)

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ pounds Penne, cooked al dente
Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium Onion, finely chopped
4 cloves Garlic, sliced
3 cups Italian tomatoes, canned, peeled, crushed by hand
3 tablespoons Capers, drained
½ cup Green olives, pitted/halved
1½ teaspoon Hot red peppers, chopped
3 Anchovy fillets, drain/chop
6 Basil leaves, fresh, whole
Parsley, fresh, chopped
pinch Salt
Fresh ground black pepper
⅔ cup Dry red wine
Pecorino Romano cheese,grate
1 cup Mushrooms, fresh, sliced
6½ ounce Pancetta bacon, fine chop

Directions

Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onion until transparent. Add the garlic and saute until soft, then the pancetta and cook until bubbling and transparent. Add the capers, mushrooms, olives, hot red pepper, anchovies, salt (use only a pinch because of the anchovies), pepper and wine. Simmer until the wine is reduced by half, then add the tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes longer, add the basil leaves, then toss in the pasta and sprinkle generously with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

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