Easy Pasta

This pasta dish, appropriately named Easy Pasta, is a staple in our home.

1 medium onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 T olive oil

2-14 1/2 oz cans diced tomatoes

1 24-32 oz jar pasta sauce

1/2 c water

2 t dried basil

2 t dried oregano

1 t dried parsley

1/2 t thyme

1/2 t smoked paprika

1/2 t cinnamon

salt and pepper to taste

Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic in olive oil until soft.  Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes.  Serve over pasta. (We like whole wheat or brown rice penne.)  A green salad is a great side.  If you like wine, Menage a Trois Red goes well.

Variations:  Add whatever chopped veggies you have on hand.  Mushrooms, celery, carrots and zucchini are good additions.  If you like a little heat, you can add cayenne pepper to taste.