Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

Recipe By : Dee Bell
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Summer Vegetarian
Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup red wine (optional)
3/4 cup tomato paste
3 cups chopped tomatoes— fresh and peeled -- or canned
1 tablespoon dried basil
or 2 tablespoon. minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons thyme
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari soy sauce
Salt
Black pepper

Melt butter in oil and swirl together. Sauté onion until clear, add carrots,
celery and mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
Add green bell pepper and the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for 30
minutes. If sauce is too thick add water. Cook 15 minutes more and salt and
pepper to taste.

Yields: 4 cups

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NOTES : Carrots, mushrooms and celery make this tomato sauce as hearty as a
meat sauce.
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