WEINERS IN RED SAUCE

 
Here I am again with my easy to prepare meals. During most of my cooking life I've prepared numereous dishes from different cultures and traditions. I've concluded that no matter what type of food one prepares the common denominator is its taste. Obviously, taste varies from culture to culture and person to person. My other observation is that the people who consume the food are usually unaware of the preparation and efforts that goes into creating a complex delectable dish. They are only concerned with its taste and presentation (unless they're chefs themselves). So with that, I embraced the short and sweet way of cooking using the ingredients that are already in my pantry, refrigerator or freezer. It is important to me not to sacrifice the taste, quality and appearance of the food I prepare. No, I didn't give up my efforts to create new and complicated dishes;  I save them for holidays and special occasions.    

Ingredients (for two):

5-6 Beef  Weiners, cut into rounds

1 Small onion thinly sliced

2 Cloves of garlic, crushed

1 Green pepper cut into cubes

1 Large tomato cut into cubes

1 Tbsp. each  tomato paste & tomato sauce

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tsp. each, thyme, oregano, basil

* salt & pepper and hot sauce to taste.

Parmasan cheese to sprinkle on top

1/2  lb small shell pasta,  boiled 

Sautee onions and pepper in oil, add tomato paste, sauce and herbs. Stir until sauce is thickened. Add meat and tomatoes and cover. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Once pasta is boiled, drain and plate the pasta and add the sauce over it.