Pasta Arrabiata

Photo: flickr user jlastras

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive oil

cup Finely chopped onion

1 tablespoon Minced garlic

1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

teaspoon Salt

1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes, chopped

1 pound Linguine, cooked according to package directions

cup Chopped fresh parsley

Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, red pepper and salt; cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and their liquid; cook 15 minutes. Toss sauce with hot pasta and parsley in large serving bowl. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

This simple, speedy pasta with tomatoes gets its kick from red pepper flakes.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 22 minutes Degree of difficulty: Easy Low-fat