Sauceless Fettuccine

Ingredients

500 g. of Fettuccine
4-5 T. olive oil
1/2 carrot, very finely shopped
1/2 stalk of celery, very finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
1 T. seasoned salt
1/2 t. pepper
2 T. fresh basil
1/4 t. marjoram
1 t. crushed red pepper
1 1/2 t. onion powder
1 t. garlic powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Boil fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. While fettuccine is boiling, in a large frying pan heat 2-3 T. of olive oil at medium heat.
3. Add carrot and celery; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add onion. Continue to sauté for an additional 4-5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
5. Add garlic, add when onions have 1 minutes left.
6. Add tomatoes and fettuccine.
7. Mix well with other ingredients over medium heat.
8. Add spices slowly while folding the fettuccine mixture so as to coat the fettuccine as evenly as possible. Saute for 4-7 minutes.
9. Drizzle remaining 2 T. of olive oil over fettuccine mixture.
10. Add parmesan cheese. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
11. Add additional salt, pepper, and cheese to taste

We also call this pasta, "Patrick's Pasta."
Serves 6-8