Ingredients
Sometimes the simplest dishes can pack the most flavour; it's
all down to the use of fresh tasting ingredients, like garlic,
basil and tomatoes. And what's more, this delicious dish takes just
20 minutes, making it the perfect recipe for an easy midweek
meal.
- About 400g (14oz) penne
- 100ml (3fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 anchovies
- ½tsp dried, crushed chilli
- 400g (13fl oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2-3tbsp roughly chopped basil, to garnish
- Freshly grated parmesan or vegetarian cheese, to serve
Method
- Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following the packet timing, until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic, anchovies and chilli and sauté for 2-3 minutes, slightly crushing the anchovies. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, shaking the pan, until the tomatoes are softened and starting to burst. Add the basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta well and return to the saucepan. Pour over the sauce. Serve immediately with grated parmesan (or vegetarian cheese).
Top tips
Tip
This also works well with spaghetti or fettuccine.
