Ingredients

 

PASTA: 

• 1 lb whole-wheat penne

• 2T Olive Oil

• 1T salt

 

       Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes. Strain and run pasta under cold water to stop cooking process. 

 

SAUCE:

• 2T Canola Oil

• 1/3 cup Celery, diced

• 1/3 cup Onions, diced

• 1/3 cup red, yellow, orange Bell Pepper, diced

• Salt and Pepper

• 1 1/2 T Garlic- Sauté 4 minutes.

• Add 1/3 cup mushrooms : Crimini, portabella, shitake, diced

• Add 3 cups Tomatoes diced - Sauté for 2 minutes

• 1 jar organic Tomato Sauce

• 2 T Italian parsley

• 2 T Basil, chiffonade

• 1/4 cup Vegetable stock

 

     Heat oil in a medium sauce pot. Add celery, onions, and bell peppers and sauté until tender. Add garlic and season with salt and pepper.
    

     Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes.
     

     Add tomato sauce, parsley, basil, and vegetable stock. Simmer for at least 10 minutes and up to 45 minutes to allow flavor to develop.