CREAMETTES FAVORITE FRANKS 'N PASTA

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb. frankfurters, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
1 3/4 cups (14 1/2-oz. can) diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
2/3 cup (6-oz. can) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons dried parsley or 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
3 cups (8 oz.) CREAMETTE Rotelle, uncooked OR 3 cups (8 oz.) CREAMETTE Rotini, uncooked
Grated Parmesan cheese

In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter; add onion, garlic and frankfurters.
Cook 5 minutes or until onion is tender and frankfurters are browned, stirring occasionally.

Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, water, parsley, hot pepper sauce and oregano. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Serve sauce over hot pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Servings: 4 (1 cup each)
Source: Creamette Macaroni Co.