Pasta Arrabbiata

Check out this healthy, zesty pasta dish everyone will adore! The sauce is a simple and spicy blend of tomato sauce, garlic and herbs, and it's kicked up with crushed red pepper flakes. Not a fan of super spicy dishes? No problem - you can adjust the amount of heat by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes added. 

Oh, and it's fast too - you can easily have this on the table in less than 30 minutes! 

Pasta Arrabbiata

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
2-3 cloves garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, preferably salt-free
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or wine)
15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sundried tomato paste or regular tomato paste
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Salt and ground black pepper 
12 ounces pasta, any shape
Fresh basil for serving
Grated parmesan cheese for serving

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes, garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute, until the spices and herbs are fragrant, stirring frequently. Add the broth and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Cook until the liquid reduces by half. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste and sugar and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to shallow serving bowls. Top with the sauce, basil and cheese. Serve extra red pepper flakes on the side. 

Serves 4