Penne Arrabiata

Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often.

Add tomato paste and stir into the garlic.

Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a low simmer. Add spicy stock pot and stir until dissolved. Cook, covered, for 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced slightly.

Taste and adjust flavour as needed, adding red pepper flakes for heat if necessary.

Meanwhile bring a saucepan of water to the boil, add the pasta and stir to prevent clumps. Cook according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain the pasta.

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. If your sauce looks too thick, add pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time until the sauce is the desired consistency.

Serve garnished with parmesan and fresh basil.