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Chunky Pasta Sauce

Chunky Pasta Sauce
A cousin of mine in Minnesota was the first one in our family to make this meatless spaghetti sauce. She passed down the recipe to various relatives over the years, and it’s become a mainstay in my family. With its veggies and great garlic and herb flavor, you don’t miss the meat in this thick sauce.
12-14 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked pasta

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in oil
  • until vegetables are tender. Add olives and garlic; cook 1 minute
  • longer.
  • Dissolve bouillon in hot water; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the
  • tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, basil, oregano,
  • salt if desired and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring
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Directions (continued)

  • occasionally. Serve with pasta. Yield: 12-14 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 77 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 631 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
© Taste of Home 2013