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Get your Fil-etto of Filetto di Pomodoro!

Annette Zito, KitchAnnette™
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • • 6-8 cloves garlic minced
  • • 28 oz can whole peeled plum tomatoes
  • • 2 tsp basil dried or fresh
  • • salt & pepper to taste
  • • red pepper flakes to taste optional
  • • 1 lb penne pasta
  • • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Instructions

  • Drizzle oil into a large sauté pan and add the garlic on low heat until browned.
  • Raise to medium heat and add the tomatoes, crushing them one-by-one. Season with salt & pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir and cover.
  • While the sauce cooks, make pasta according to package instructions.
  • Add basil to the sauce in the last few minutes.
  • When the pasta's cooked, drain and mix with sauce. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Romano cheese!