Melt butter in large enamel-lined saucepan.
Add onion, garlic, green pepper and sauté over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
Add the tomatoes, their juice, parsley, Tabasco sauce and salt & pepper.
Add the okra, cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes or okra becomes tender.

Note: In this dish okra's flavor is enhanced by the traditional Creole vegetables and the splash of hot sauce.