*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      PASTA WITH CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Vegetarian
                Main Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   c            Diced onions
     1/4   c            Water or olive oil
     3/4   c            Chopped celery
     1/2   c            Chopped green bell pepper
   2       c            Sliced fresh mushrooms
   2                    Garlic cloves -- minced
   4       c            Chopped fresh tomatoes
   3       c            Tomato sauce
   2       c            Tomato puree
   1       t            Dried oregano
   1 1/2   ts           Dried basil
   1                    Bay leaf
                        Salt and pepper -- to taste
   1       lb           Spaghetti or other pasta

  Heat the water or olive oil in a large saucepan over
  medium heat. Cook the onions for 5 to 6 minutes, then
  add the celery, green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic
  and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  
  Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato puree and
  stir until the sauce is well blended.  Add the herbs,
  salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  
  Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  
  Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and serve with
  pasta.
  
  Preparation time: 1 hour
  
  * Source: The Compassionate Cook - by Ingrid Newkirk
  and PETA * Typos by: Karen Mintzias
 


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