Penne Arrabiata

Can you tell I'm pregnant- all these recipes lately? Actually, adding a little more to the blog is something I've been wanting to do for awhile. That's the real reason! This one makes me want to delete Cappellini Pomodoro from a few weeks ago. It is soo good and definitely easier (no chopping up fresh tomatoes). So here it is:

-1/4 c olive oil

- 6 cloves garlic sliced

- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes (we used 2 tsp. just depends on your heat preference)

- 28 oz. petite diced tomatoes w/ garlic and olive oil

- 15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes w/ garlic and olive oil

- 15 oz. can tomato sauce- use about 3/4 of can

- salt to taste

- 1 bunch fresh basil

- 1 box penne

- Cooked sliced chicken (optional)

*Heat oil over medium heat, add garlic, soften, stir often so it doesn't brown too much. Add pepper flakes and cook about 1 minute. Stir often.

*Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, and salt simmer about 15 min.

*Add chopped basil the last 5 min.

*Toss sauce, cooked penne and cooked chicken, garnish with fresh basil, serve with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Great w/ a Caesar Salad and some bread and olive oil on the side.

Source: www.allrecipes.com- though I modified it a little.