Meatless Spaghetti
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This chunky sauce is so good you'll think it's loaded with meat. But it actually features a whole bushel of fantastic produce. I can start this sauce early in the afternoon and have it slowly simmer on the stove until dinnertime. It's nice to rely on no-fuss recipes like this on busy days.—Barbara Njaa, Nikiski, Alaska
SERVINGS: 14
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium or large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 small zucchini, chopped (about 2 pounds)
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
- 4 beef bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoons salt, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds spaghetti, cooked and drained
Directions:
In a large saucepan or a Dutch oven, saute garlic, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add zucchini, green pepper and olives; saute for 2-3 minutes. Dissolve bouillon in water; add to vegetables. Add the next 10 ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti. Yield: 14 servings. Editor’s Note: This recipe was prepared with Knorr vegetable bouillon. A half-cube makes 1 cup prepared bouillon.