*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Spinach Pasta Sauce

Recipe By     : TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Herbs                            Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        bulk mild Italian Sausage
   3      cups          fresh mushrooms -- sliced
     1/2  cup           each: carrot, green pepper, onion --
  28      ounces        crushed tomatoes
  15      ounces        tomato sauce
   6      ounces        tomato paste
     1/2  cup           grated Parmesan cheese
     1/2  cup           beef broth or red wine
     3/4  teaspoon      each: aniseed, seasoned salt,
                        (1 envelope)
                        garlic powder, brown sugar, dried
                        oregano
   4      cups          fresh spinach -- coarsely chopped
                        Hot cooked pasta
   2      cups          Mozzarella cheese -- shredded
     1/4  cup           cooked bacon -- crumbled

In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble sausage until browned; drain. Add mushrooms, carrot, green pepper and onion; saute for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sauce, past, parmesan, broth and seasonings; cover
and simmer for 1 hour. Add spinach; heat through. Serve over pasta; top
with mozzarella and bacon. Yield: 8-10 servings.





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