Spaghetti Napolitan

INGREDIENTS

• 7 ounces dried spaghetti noodles
• 1/2 tablespoon salt

For the Napolitan Sauce:

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 small onion (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 pound sausage (or ham; sliced)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 teaspoons butter

Garnish

• chopped parsley
• hot sauce (Tabasco or Tapatio brands for example)

PREPARATION

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a large pot over high heat, combine about 8 cups of water and 1/2 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, about 7 minutes. (The pasta will be cooked once more with the sauce.)
3. Drain the noodles well and set aside.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil. Stir-fry the onion, bell pepper, and sausage until softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss gently with the vegetables and sausage.
6. Add ketchup and stir-fry the spaghetti, coating all of the ingredients.
7. Mix butter in with the pasta, add salt and pepper, if necessary, to taste. Remove from heat.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with hot sauce if you like. Enjoy.