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Penne Arrabbiata

Name: Penne Arrabbiata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 slices bacon; 1 ½ cups yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 28 oz. fresh Roma tomatoes; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 16 oz. penne pasta

Serves 410 mins prep30 mins cook

Want to make the most flavorful Penne Arrabbiata? This recipe is simple, bursting with flavor and easy to make for any occasion. Learn how my family makes this simple pasta dish!

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What you need

tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

slice bacon

cup yellow onion

clove garlic

tsp crushed red pepper

oz fresh tomatoes

tsp granulated sugar

tsp kosher salt

tsp fresh ground black pepper

oz penne pasta

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Instructions


0 Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or braiser pan over medium heat.
1 Add the bacon, onion and garlic. Cook until the bacon just begins to turn pink and the onion is golden, about 8-9 minutes. 
7 Add the crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until the bacon starts to brown, about 10-12 minutes. The onion and garlic will deepen in color from golden to dark brown. This is OK!
2 Add the tomatoes, their juices and the sugar. Season with the salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
3 Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
4 Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until it&#39;s al dente. Follow the package directions. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
5 Once the sauce has thickened, add the pasta to the sauce. Cook, stirring consistently, for 1 minute, until all the pasta has been coated.
6 Spoon the pasta and sauce into bowls. Garnish with freshly ground parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy immediately.

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