Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound dried pasta
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup dried parsley ((or 1/2 cup fresh))
  • Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)

Instruction

  • Heat a large pot of water over high heat. Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente as per package directions.
  • While the pasta water is heating, make your sauce. Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until garlic starts to slightly brown, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of water. Stir and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer sauce while cooking pasta as per package directions. The sauce will taste better the longer it cooks, but just 10 minutes or so should do the trick to meld the flavors.
  • When pasta is ready, drain. Add parsley to the sauce. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and red pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese.