1.Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onion; cook until browned, 2 minutes. Add chili pepper if using, garlic and meat; cook, breaking up meat, until it loses its raw look, about 3 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and pepper; bring to boiling. Lower heat; simmer 5 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Stir in parsley. Remove chili pepper.
4. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.
Nutrient Value Per Serving: 599 calories, 19 g fat (5 g saturated), 29 g protein, 77 g carbohydrate, 1, 086 mg sodium, 57 mg cholesterol.
<Nitro_II@classic. Msn. Com> on Nov 29, 97
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