Friday, September 2, 2011

Fiery Penne

From the Classico bottle.

1 package Whole Wheat Penne
2 T olive oil
1-1/2 lbs ground pork
7 cloves garlic
5 scallions thinly slices
1 jar tomato & basil pasta sauce
1 T crushed red pepper
salt and pepper
1/4 c flat-leaf parsley
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta until al dente, drain, reserving one cup of pasta water in a bowl.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil, add pork, red pepper, 1 t. salt, 1/2 t. black pepper and cook until no longer pink. Add garlic, callions and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium, add pasta sauce and reserved pasta water. Simmer 10 minutes. Pour sauce over pasta, add parsley, cheese, and toss.

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