Penne with Vegan Arrabbiata Sauce

Canned Italian tomatoes and crushed tomatoes are slowly simmered with olive oil, garlic, bay leaves and fresh basil, while a large dose of red pepper flakes gives this sauce its fiery character. Stir in penne and serve up hot.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 389 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 7 cloves garlic, minced
• 7 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 10 leaves fresh basil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.n

Step 2

Heat olive oil, and cook garlic just until softened. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer over low heat and cook at least 3 hours.n

Step 3

Add cooked penne pasta and let sit at least 5 minutes before stirring and serving.n