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Step 1
Make a cross on the bottom of each tomato and add them in boiling water. Let simmer for 2-3 mins until you start to see the skin peel. Transfer to a bowl of cold water. Remove the peel and roughly chop the tomatoes.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan and toast the garlic. Avoid burning it by cooking it over medium heat.
Step 3
Sauté the red chili for about a minute to release its flavour.
Step 4
Then add your tomatoes and let them simmer on medium-low heat for about 6-8 mins.
Step 5
While the tomatoes are simmering, cook your pasta till al-dente in a large pot of salted water. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water.
Step 6
Don’t wash the pasta otherwise the sauce won’t stick to it. Just drain it and immediately add to your sauce.
Step 7
Then to your Arrabbiata sauce add the tomato paste, starchy pasta water, salt, grounded black pepper and 6-7 chopped basil leaves. Sauté another 2 minutes and then toss in your pasta immediately after draining. Do not rinse the pasta. Toss well and adjust seasonings.
Step 8
Finish off with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and remaining fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!