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5-Ingredient Spicy Tomato Pasta

A simple and delicious pasta dish featuring a spicy tomato sauce made with pantry staples.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz dried spaghetti
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wide skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  4. Sauté the sliced garlic in the oil until light golden-brown.
  5. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
  7. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
  8. Toss the pasta into the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat with a tablespoon of water.