VEGETARIAN SAUCE WITH WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA

VEGETARIAN SAUCE WITH WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA ...an amazing vegetarian recipe...try ot !

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 6 green onions, with tops, chopped
• 1 lg. red or white onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
• 2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
• 2 med. red, green or yellow bell peppers, chopped
• 1 (16 oz.) can vegetarian beans or 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 c. dry red wine (optional)
• 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 12 oz. whole-wheat pasta
• 4 oz. part-skim Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Serves 6. 1 1/2 c. per serving.

INSTRUCTIONS
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except pasta and cheese, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 1 hour,
stirring frequently. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Rinse and drain. Serve sauce over hot pasta. Sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons shredded cheese per serving. The vegetarian recipe is ready to serve....great taste !

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