Spicy Red Pepper & Tomato Pasta
- 1 pound Pasta Shells
- 1 teaspoon Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
- 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes
- 4 cloves Garlic, Smashed
- 2 whole Red Chili Peppers, Sliced And Diced
- 2 Tablespoons Crush Red Pepper Flakes (less Or More Depending On Your Heat Tolerance)
- 1 cup Fresh Basil, Loosely Packed
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed And Diced
- Boil a pot of water on medium-high heat and cook pasta according to the package directions.
- Drain it, put it in a bowl and toss with the butter to prevent sticking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
- Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add both types of tomatoes, smashed garlic cloves, chili peppers, crushed red pepper and basil.
- Give everything a good mix then bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
- Once at a boil, lower your flame and allow sauce to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Test your salt, and adjust accordingly.
- While sauce is still simmering, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet on medium heat and cook bell pepper for 3-5 minutes, or until semi-soft.
- Transfer peppers to the simmering Arrabbiata sauce and stir them in to incorporate the flavors.
- Add cooked pasta to the pot of sauce and toss everything to combine.
- Enjoy!
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/spicy-red-pepper-tomato-pasta/ (may not work)