Penne Pasta with Arrabiata Sauce
Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time:
20 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Penne pasta, cooked
- 1 1/2 lb Pancetta (or thick cut bacon), cubed
- 2 yellow onion, chopped
- 6 garlic clove, sliced
- 4 cups/32 oz Tomato puree (Tomato Passata)
- 2 tsp Spice Tribe Black Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Spice Tribe Oregano Flower Buds
- 1 tbsp Spice Tribe Maras Chili Flakes
- Spice Tribe Sacred Valley Pink Peruvian Salt
- Spice Tribe Late Harvest Black peppercorn, freshly ground
- 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- Basil
- Parmigiano
- Optional pinch of Spice Tribe Wild Black Truffle Salt
Directions:
- Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil and add salt to taste.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and boil for 12 minutes for al dente pasta, or follow package directions. Drain well and set the pasta aside, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
- While the pasta is cooking, combine the black garlic powder, oregano flower buds, chili flakes, salt, and black peppercorns in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and fry/render the pancetta and onions for approximately 5 minutes or until crispy.
- Add the spice mix and tomato puree to the saucepan and let it simmer for 15 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cooked pasta to the sauce and mix with a wooden spoon to combine well. If the sauce seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water. Serve immediately.
- Sprinkle grated Parmigiano over the pasta, garnish with basil leaves, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Sprinkle a pinch of Spice Tribe's Wild Black Truffle Salt as a garnish to boost flavor. Enjoy!