*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  Vermicelli w/Chunky Vegetable Sauce

Recipe By     : Karen C. Greenlee
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegan                            Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 16      oz            Vermicelli pasta
  1      tb            Olive oil
  1                    Red bell pepper -- chopped
  1      md            Onion -- chopped
  2      c             Mushrooms -- sliced
  2      sm            Zucchini -- sliced
  4      cl            Garlic -- minced
 56      oz            Diced tomatoes (2 cans)
  6      oz            Can tomato paste
    1/4  ts            Garlic salt
  1      tb            Sugar
  1      tb            Lemon juice
    1/4  c             Fresh basil -- chopped -OR-
  2      tb            Dried basil
  2      tb            Fresh oregano -OR-
  2      ts            Dried oregano
  1      ts            Italian seasoning
                       Freshly ground pepper -- to taste
                       Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cook pasta per package directions. Drain and pour into a wide serving
bowl. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil,
add red peppers, onion, and mushrooms, and cook until tender, about
5 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic; cook until zucchini is tender.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic salt, sugar, lemon juice, basil,
oregano, Italian seasoning, and pepper.  Stir until tomato mixture
comes to a boil, about 5 minutes, and then cover and simmer for 10 to
15 minutes..

Serve Chunky Vegetable Sauce over pasta. Serve sprinkled with
Parmesan cheese if desired.


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