Pasta for any night.

Some people dig rice...some people are all about pasta...some are anti carbs. Well in this house we like everything! From liver to salmon, to pork, and tripe; just like Andrew Zimmerman says: If it looks good, eat it! I think that is pretty reasonable, however I know a lot of people who think otherwise and that is perfectly fine. Not all stomachs were made to tolerate the many wonderful things the world has got to offer. But like I always tell those hesitant people I love...just try it. You just might be missing out on something totally delightful.

Lately in my house, we have been having more pasta than usual due a visitor who is staying with us for a little while. Today I made a simple and quick pasta recipe that I will guarantee to not only be a hit, but you all probably have all the ingredients already. You would be surprised how easy you can put a recipe together that does not need to have out weird ingredients.

What you will need:

16 Oz of cooked penne pasta
3/4 C of plain ragu red spaghetti sauce
1 C Parmesan cheese
1/2 C ketchup
1/2 C of chopped red bell pepper
1/2 C of chopped green bell pepper
1/3 C peas
1 cube of chicken bouillon
1/2 Lb of ground beef (cook in water first to get rid of grease, and grind in a food processor)
1 Tsp of oregano
3 Tbsp of guizo (in a food processor grind 1 small tomato and 1 small onion, this is the basis of a lot of my recipes)
EVOO
Salt and Pepper

How to make:

In a large pot drizzle about 1 Tbsp of evoo, the tomato and onion mix, the chicken bouillon and the peppers. Allow them to sweat on high heat for a few minutes. *When you hear them sizzle you are good to go! Add the meat, ragu sauce, ketchup, Parmesan cheese and the oregano. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes. Add the pasta and the peas. Combine everything well and take off heat so that it does not dry up before serving. Taste...add salt and pepper if needed. Should it not be cheesy of saucy enough, add more Parmesan or even some mozzarella and a touch of milk.

~Enjoy!