Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata

I didn't think I would like this just because we have eaten alot of pasta lately. It was great and very yummy!!! Everyone enjoyed it!

1/2 cup olive oil divided
6 cloves garlic sliced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil (I used plain diced tomatoes)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped (I used dried)
1 (12 ounce) pkg dried penne pasta
2 eggs
2 cups bread crumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 pound thin chicken breast cutlets

Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, and saute for a few minutes. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and saute for another minute. Pour in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, and add the basil. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain.

In a small bowl, whisk eggs with a fork. Place bread crumbs in a seperate bowl. Stir the garlic powder; salt and pepper into the bread crumbs. Dip chicken cutlets into the egg then press into the bread crumbs until completely coated.

Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until the coating is a nice dark brown color.

Remove chicken, and cut into slices. Toss the chicken slices into the sauce,and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in cooked penne, simmer a few more minutes to soak up the flavor, then serve.