Penne Arrabbiata

Ingredients

Pasta - 2 cups
Onion - 1 small finely chopped
Tomatoes - 3 large sized or Tomato Puree - 1 cup
Garlic - 1 tsp finely chopped
Chilli Flakes - 1/2 tsp
Oregano - 1/4 tsp
Dried Basil Herb -1/4 tsp(optional)
Parmesan Cheese - 2 tbsp
Olive oil - 1 tsp
Water - as required
Salt - to taste

Method:

1. Blanch tomatoes - Boil water, add the tomatoes and cook in medium flame for 10mins or until the skin starts to split and peel off.Peel off the skin,deseed it and puree the tomatoes till smooth.Set aside.
2. Cook pasta in water along with little salt.Drain water and Set aside.Heat oil in a pan - add garlic and chilli flakes and saute till slightly browned.
3. Then add onion, saute till golden brown then add tomato puree let it boil for 3-5mins.Then add oregano.
4. Sprinkle required salt and dried basil leaves, once the sauce is thick add cooked pasta.Toss it well until the sauce coats well on the pasta.
5. Serve hot with a grated cheese!