Simple Arabiatta Sauce

I love arabiatta sauce. It's so easy to make and combines some of my favorite ingredients. Fresh, ripe roma tomatoes goes a long way in bringing this together. The sauce is very versatile- it goes well with penne, spaghetti, ravioli or your favorite pasta!

Serves 2

2 medium roma tomatoes- fresh and ripe (Crushed canned tomatoes- 2 cups will work just as well. If you can find it, use canned San Marzano tomatoes- they are without doubt the best sauce tomatoes in the world!)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp red chilli flakes
Handful of basil leaves, finely chopped
1/3 Yellow or Orange pepper, diced
1/4 cup chianti (Or other full bodied red wine)
Salt to taste
Fresh black pepper

Heat 2 tbsp of good olive oil on medium heat
Add the red chili flakes and garlic, saute on medium low until fragrant
Add the tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down
Add the pepper, basil, the wine and season with salt

Stir in the hot pasta and season with fresh cracked pepper and garnish with pecorino or shaved parmesan cheese