Arrabbiata Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes.
3. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Interesting Facts

• Arrabbiata sauce is commonly referred to as "spicy sauce" in Italy.
• The name "arrabbiata" means "angry" in Italian, referring to the spiciness of the sauce.
• This sauce is often served with penne pasta.