Barilla tomato purée with olives,
And some leftover medium hot dipping sauce,
Make sure not to forget the crushed garlic,
The curry and the oregano.

Chicken stock, two pieces at a time,
Buy the halal ones, just in case,
Don’t forget to dose while the water is cold,
Mother always thought the flavor comes out better.

Spoonful of oil, OK, make it two spoonfuls,
Sprinkle the salt to taste, at this stage be generous with it,
Start pouring the purée, slowly and first and then faster,
When it comes to the spices,
Go for your whim,
Your gut will tell you when to stop,
Or the teary eyes,
Whichever comes first.

With Red Hot Chili Peppers in the background,
Wait for the mix to start boiling,
With all these ingredients,
It might take a little time,
And just when the feeling is right,
Put the little penne pieces with all the love you have,
It is the only difference between just a pasta dish,
And one that is shared with care.

I only read the recipe once,
But then I improvised all variants of it,
No two dishes are the same,
But whenever cooking is done with love,
It matters all the same.

And bon appetit!