VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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"I turned to soy crumbles when I was trying to reduce the fat and carbs from traditional marinara," explains Green Lake, Wisconsin's Thomas Licking. The result was this stick-to-your-ribs sauce that's so hearty, no one will miss the meat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced chives
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups frozen vegetarian meat crumbles
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, chives, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in vegetarian meat crumbles; cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Serve over pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges