Chipotle flavored Penne Pasta

Overview

Chipotle pepper gives this pasta a spicy touch. Adjust the amount of peppers you use to your taste. Easy and quick to cook. This dish tastes good when the paste is al dente.

Ingredients

Penne pasta - I pound
Canned chopped tomatoes with garlic - 2 cans or 8 medium sized roma tomatoes chopped
Onions - One large
Garlic - 4 cloves
Chipotle peppers in adobe sauce - 4
Crushed red pepper - 1 teaspoon
Dry basil - 1 teaspoon or fresh basil leaves 8 - 10
Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
Salt to taste

Steps

Cook the dry penne pasta with salt and one teaspoon olive oil. When it is al dente drain and keep it aside.
Chop the onions and garlic length wise. Heat Olive oil( 3 tablespoons ) in a pan. When the oil is hot add the onion garlic  to it and and saute till the onions are soft. Add the crushed red peppers and saute for few more minutes. Add can tomatoes, basil, salt and chopped chipotle peppers to this and bring it to a boil. Simmer on low heat for 10 - 15 minutes and then add the penne pasta to this. Serve hot.