Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
For Arrabbiata sauce
- 4 tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Put the tomatoes in a saucepan, cover them with water and place the saucepan over medium heat.
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Bring water to boil, and let cook for 2 minutes; that makes it easy to peel off the tomatoes.
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Peel off the tomatoes and cut them small. Set aside.
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Prepare the arrabbiata sauce, Put olive oil in a saucepan, over medium high heat and sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes, for about 2 minutes or may be less.
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Once the garlic starts to golden , add in the tomatoes.
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Season with salt and pepper. Add paprika, stirring frequently.
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Let simmer for about 10 minutes then add cilantro. Turn off the heat and set aside.
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Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and stir in the butter until it melts.
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Pour pasta over arrabbiata sauce, mix them well.
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Serve pasta with grated parmesan on top.
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Enjoy.