Pasta In a Jiffy
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] olive oil
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] pepper flakes
  • 1 [20-ounce / 568-mL] can Italian tomatoes, drained
  • 10 ounces [284 g] any pasta noodles
  • 12 cups [3 L] boiling water
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] freshly minced parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Soften together red onion and garlic slices into hot olive oil, over low heat.
  • Mix in pepper flakes and drained Italian tomatoes.
  • Leave mixture to simmer for 10 minutes stirring, until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, boil pasta noodles into salted boiling water.
  • Drain 'al dente' pasta noodles; transfer drained pasta noodles into a large bowl.
  • Pour sauce all over drained pasta noodles, sprinkle mixture with freshly minced parsley and thoroughly mix.
  • Serve immediately.