Spaghetti with Spicy Meatballs

salt and pepper for seasoning

olive oil
spicy ground italian sausage, rolled into small meatballs
1 red onion, diced
2 - 28oz cans of diced tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
shredded parmesan, for garnish (optional)

Begin boiling water for pasta.

In a large non-stick sauté pan, drizzle with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until onions become soft. Add tomatoes and reduce to a simmer. Keep cooking simmering until you have finished cooking pasta. In a large bowl toss all together. Add basil and toss again to mix. Serve and Enjoy!!!!

Wine pairing.......Pinot Noir or Zinfandel.