MUSHROOM PRIMAVERA PASTA SAUCE

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This meatless meal has plenty of mushrooms and vegetables in a rich tomato sauce. Serve over whole wheat pasta for an added nutritional punch. -Cindy Adams, Tracy, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 whole garlic bulb, peeled and minced
15 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 medium zucchini, grated
2 medium carrots, grated
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
Hot cooked multigrain pasta
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, peppers, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in mushrooms; cook 10 minutes longer or just until mushrooms are tender., Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges