Spicy Midnight Pasta Arrabbiata

Instructions:

1. Boil water in a large pot, add a pinch of salt and the pasta. Cook it as per the instructions on the package.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan. Add finely chopped garlic and sauté till it turns golden brown. Follow up with red chili flakes.
3. Add canned chopped tomatoes to the pan and stir well. Cook it for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4. Once cooked, drain the pasta and reserve some of the pasta water. Add the pasta into the pan with the sauce.
5. Stir well to evenly coat the pasta, add the reserved pasta water if needed.
6. Add salt to taste, tear in the fresh basil leaves and stir again.
7. Serve hot, sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!