Recipe: Sensational Meatless Spaghetti Sauce

SENSATIONAL MEATLESS SPAGHETTI SAUCE

1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can whole Italian tomatoes, chopped, with their juice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
2 bay leaves
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, to serve)

In a large heavy pot coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the parsley, green pepper, mushrooms, tomato paste, tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, wine, basil, and bay leaves. Simmer over low heat for at least 1 hour.

Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, omitting any oil and salt. Drain and serve with the sauce, discarding the bay leaves. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

Servings: 6 to 8
Source: The Holly Clegg Trim and Terrific Cookbook by Holly Clegg