Janet Jacksons Spicy Penne

Name: Janet Jacksons Spicy Penne Submitted: 6 May 2006 Submitter: ladygorb Category: Cultural/Ethnic Recipes Views: 1388 Rating: 1 Description: Celebrity recipe - Janet Jackson - Singer, dancer, actress - Janet Jackson chows down on this tasty dish at "Locanda Veneta" in Venice, Ca. Cuisine: Italian Located At: 8638 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048; (310) 274-1893

Recipe Ingredients

Prep Time: About 1 hour Makes: 6 Servings Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cups chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrot 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 can (14 1/2 oz.), diced tomatoes 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 1/2 lbs. penne pasta 10 fresh basil leaves Chopped, flat-leaf parsley for garnish

Directions

Preparation: In a medium sauce pan heat oil. Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 15-17 minutes. Add tomatoes and red pepper flakes; reduce heat to medium low, cook for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large pot bring 6 quarts salted water to boil. Add pasta; stir. Return water to boil. Boil pasta 11-13 minutes, until al dente. Drain well. Return pasta to pot. Add basil leaves to sauce. Spoon sauce into bowl of food processor; process in batches until texture is smooth. Pour sauce over pasta; toss well. To serve, placed pasta on warmed serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley.