Italian Penne all' Arabbiata

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 400 g pasta (penne)
• 2 onions (finely chopped)
• 6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• olive oil
• 1 kg tomatoes (preferably pelati tomatoes but regular ones will also work)
• 2 bunches of basil
• 6 sage leaves
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 chili peppers (finely chopped)
• 3 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
• salt and pepper
• possibly Parmesan

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

Cook the penne in salted water until “al dente.” Rinse with cold water and drain. For the tomato sauce, dice the tomatoes. Sauté the onions and 4 of the finely chopped garlic cloves in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the tomatoes and sauté. Simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes. Add the chopped basil and sage. Add the sugar and season with salt and pepper. Sauté the remaining 2 garlic cloves in the olive oil until golden brown. Add the tomato sauce, chili peppers, and parsley. Bring to a boil and season generously with salt and pepper. Spoon over the hot penne and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.