Penne All'Arrabbiata Or "Weeknight Spicy Pasta" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. finely minced fresh garlic
1 tsp. crushed dried red pepper flakes
1 (28 oz.) can peeled Italian plum tomatoes with juices
salt
8 oz. penne pasta
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Puree tomatoes in a blender or food mill.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over low heat. Add garlic and red pepper.
Saute, stirring, until garlic turns golden.
Do not brown garlic. (This will take just a few minutes.)
Stir pureed tomatoes into the oil. Simmer stirring until sauce is slightly reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes.
Season with salt to taste.