Penne all'Arrabbiata (Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Penne all'Arrabbiata (Spicy Tomato Sauce) 🌹 Ingredients: 12 ounces (340g) penne pasta 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Salt to taste Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional) Instructions: Cook the Pasta: Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Prepare the Sauce: While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.