Angry Pasta - Pasta All'arrabbiata

"Pasta all'arrabbiata" translated from Italian to English means: "Angry Pasta." Nicely said, Italians have been known for their intensely spirited temperament, this Angry Pasta reflects this same passion. Picture (if you will), that you are personified as this pasta and you lost your job, wife, dog, and someone stole your red Alf Romeo convertible; you express your feelings by being, spicy, hot, and RED! This is the best explanation I can give for the Italians naming this Angry Pasta, because it lives up to it's name. Give this fantastically spicy pasta a try and see for yourself exactly what the Italians had in mind when they named this dish.

Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 3

Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

one 6 ounce can of tomato paste
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
salt - to taste

Preparation

In a large bowl whisk together tomato paste, olive oil, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and Romano cheese.

Add cooked pasta to the tomato paste mixture and toss well, making sure all of the pasta is coated well. Add more cheese or salt to taste, then serve.

Enjoy your pasta!

By: Peter Alfieri

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Peter Alfieri is the host for the cooking TV show Buon Appetito Providence, the show's webpage is here: www.BuonAppetitoProvidence.com . He brings simple to sophisticated cooking for all of the New England Area. His style appeals to both novice and expert chefs! Watch your local listings to see this truly fantastic cooking show. Recipes can be found here: www.BuonAppetitoProvidence.com/Recipes/Recipes.htm Peter also has a BS in Biology, a BS in Chemistry, a Minor in Mathematics, and a 3 year nursing degree (for RN).