"Freedom From Want" by Norman Rockwell

Mar 10, 2015

Whole Food Plant-Based Spaghetti



Whole Food Plant-Based Spaghetti
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 orange or yellow bell pepper
1 can mushrooms
3-4 yellow and/or green summer squash (zucchini)
2 Handfuls fresh spinach (3-4 cups?)
Handful fresh whole basil leaves to taste (1/4 cup?)
1 can diced tomatoes
2-3 small cans tomato sauce (depending on how runny you want the sauce)
Salt / pepper to taste
Whole wheat spaghetti
Cooking Instructions:
1.   Begin cooking onions, garlic, and salt/pepper in olive oil.
2.   Gradually add peppers, mushrooms, and squash. 
3.   When vegetables are soft, add spinach and basil. 
4.   When greens are wilted, add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
5.   Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until desired consistency.
6.   Serve over your favorite pasta.
Notes:
You can always substitute other vegetables, herbs, and spices.  
 The important thing is to add a good variety of colors and flavors.  Have fun!
Recipe shared by Kacey and Amy.