Penne saporite \"il frantoio\"(penne w/tomato&s
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | larges | Garlic clove,mince |
| 1 | small | Red/yellow bell pepper,dice |
| 1 | can | Plum tomatoes,14oz,chop |
| 1 | Pepper | |
| 1 | small | Onion,mince |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Red pepper flakes |
| 1 | pounds | Plum tomatoes,chop OR |
| 4 | tablespoons | Chicken broth/water |
| 1 | pounds | Penne |
Directions
: Heat oil in skillet over med low heat. Add onion & cook, stirring, til soft, sweet & slightly carmelized, about 10min. Add garlic & red pepper flakes & cook, stirring for 1min. to release fragrence. Add bell pepper, tomatoes & salt. Cover, adjust heat to maintain simmer, & stew, stirring occasinally, til vegetables are very soft, about 15min.
: Transfer mixture to food processor or blender & puree, adding stock or water as needed to make a smooth sauce. Return to skillet.
Reheat gently; taste & season w/S&P. Keep warm.
: Meanwhile, cook penne in large pot of salted boiling water til al dente, 8-10min. Drain, then transfer to warm bowl. Add sauce & toss. Serve immediately on warm plates. See Eating Well,Oct'95,pp68