Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

4 garlic cloves, chopped

one medium onion, halved, then sliced

two hot banana peppers, chopped (with or without viens and seeds

depends on how hot you like it)

6-8 fresh plum tomatoes, or canned, skinned and chopped

salt, pepper to taste

1/2 tsps oregano

Fresh spegettine pasta for four

Preparation

In a large sauce pan, sautee garlic and onion until tender; 3-5 minutes on medium heat. Add peppers, salt, pepper and oregano. Sautee for a another 3-5 minutes, until tender…do not brown. Add tomatoes, mix and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.

Prepare pasta, drain and serve in large serving dish. Pour tomato-pepper sauce over pasta, and top with fresh paresian grated cheese. Serve with crusty Italian bread, to soak up the delicious sauce.