Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Saute about 1 teaspoon of dried red pepper in a 3 tbsp. Olive oil. Add 5 cloves fresh minced garlic, 2 tbsp. Fresh Italian parsley, minced.
When these ingredients are not, but not smoking, add 1 can tomatoes, chopped. (I like Pomi tomatoes which comes in a box). Stir, cover and cook untilthe sauce i heated. Cook the Penne in salted boiling water. Cook until al dante. Drain and add to sauce. Mix throughly Just before serving, add some coarsely chopped fresh basil and a little more parsley. Serve immediately.