Penne Arabiatta (Pasta with a Spicy Sauce)

Ingredients

 * 2 cups penne pasta
 * 1 medioum-sized Onion chopped
 * 2-3 cloved of garlic, minced
 * 1 cup chopped tomatoes
 * 1 tsp dried oregano
 * 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 1/2 tsp red chili powder
 * 1 tsp tomato paste
 * salt, to taste

Directions
Boil penne pasta with some salt and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a pan and add minced garlic. Saute for a few seconds till frangrant and add chopped onions.

Cook for a few minutes on medium-low heat till onions become tender and transparent, and then add parsley, salt, chili powder and oregano.

Cook for a minute or two and add in tomatoes and tomato paste. Cover cook till tomatoes pulp and start to form a sauce.

Simmer on low heat for 7-8 minutes and toss in pasta.

Serve warm with a spinkle to fresh parsley and grated Cheese.

Recipe by Hooked on Heat
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