Penne with Vegan Arrabbiata Sauce

Ingredients

• 2  bay leaves 
• 28 ounce tomatoes crushed canned
• 1 cup olive oil extra virgin 
• 10 leaves basil fresh
• 7 cloves garlic minced
• 1 pound penne pasta 
• 2.5 teaspoons pepper flakes red crushed

Equipment

• pot

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. Heat olive oil, and cook garlic just until softened.
4. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer over low heat and cook at least 3 hours.
5. Add cooked penne pasta and let sit at least 5 minutes before stirring and serving.