Serves: 6
Total Calories: 409

1 1/2 cups onions diced
1/4 cup water or olive oil
3/4 cup celery chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
2 cups mushrooms sliced, fresh
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups tomatoes fresh, chopped
3 cups tomato sauce
2 cups tomato purée
1 teaspoon oregano dried
1 1/2 teaspoons basil dried
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pound spaghetti or other pasta

Heat the water or olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onions for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the celery, green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato puree and stir until the sauce is well blended. Add the herbs, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Cook the pasta according to package directions.

Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and serve with pasta.

Preparation time: 1 hour

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 409
Calories from Fat: 7

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