Italian Pasta with Amatrice Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine (optional)
• 1 28-oz (794 g) can tomatoes (preferably Italian plum tomatoes), drained and chopped
• 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) chili powder
• 1 tsp (5 ml) paprika
• 1 tsp (5 ml) dried basil
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cinnamon
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 lb (450 g) dried pasta, such as penne or mostaccioli, cooked according to package directions
• Parmesan cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, and sauté the garlic and onion for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened.
2. Add the optional wine, tomatoes, and spices, and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
4. Ladle the sauce over the cooked pasta and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
5. Serves 4 to 6.