"Fred"

A simple one pot stle pasta dish resembling Lasana in taste.
That is the definition as simple as i can make it.
Discussed on another blog, on another continent "Carol's Chatter".

The following is mt  (and David's) version of Fred!

The Cook of the Day



onions and garlic

parsley, celery and peppers



the meat

with everything but pasta

with pasta

"FRED"

 A simple, Lasagna like in its taste, pasta dish

4 cloves Garlic, sliced

1 white onion, sliced
2 bell peppers, roughly diced
1 cup celery (leaves and all) chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped.
1 and 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon salt (plus extra to taste)
1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce
1/2 cup basil, chopped
1 pound of your favorite tube pasta (not spaghetti-like)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup red wine

sauté the onions and garlic in a small amount of olive oil.

Add meat when they just begin to get soft and brown it slightly.
Add wine, oregano, basil, parsley, celery and peppers.
When this comes to a boil add the pasta sauce.
reduce to a simmer and start the pasta.
Add the parmesan cheese and then the pasta and stir.
Turn off the heat.
 
Serve with a bit more parmesan cheese on top.

some people like to add black olives and crushed red pepper.