Vegetarian Pasta Sauce With Kidney Beans And Whole Wheat Pasta Food

VEGETARIAN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute the onion in the oil.
• Add all other ingredients in the order listed, with the TVP last.
• Simmer until onions are soft and/or the desired texture for the sauce is achieved.

VEGETARIAN PASTA SAUCE WITH KIDNEY BEANS AND WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan.
• Add onions and garlic and saute until onions soften, this should take 2-3 minutes.
• Add all the other ingredients, one after the other in quick succession except pasta and cheese, and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer, covered, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Remove bay leaf before serving.
• Cook noodles, omitting salt.
• Rinse and drain.
• Serve sauce over hot pasta.
• Keep the grated cheese on the side to garnish into individual plates.

HEARTY BEAN & LENTIL VEGAN BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Set a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for one more minute.
• Squeeze the tomatoes to crush and add them to the pot along with the juices from the can. Add the water and honey and stir to combine. Add the lentils. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are almost cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and the sprig of basil and continue to cook until thick and rich, about 5-10 more minutes. Remove basil. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Serve over your favorite pasta (we're partial to whole wheat spaghetti with this sauce), spooned over spaghetti squash, or in a baked sweet potato.
• Sauce keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days. It also freezes very well.

VEGETARIAN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the onions and peppers in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes, eggplant and mushrooms; cook and stir for 5 minutes., Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until sauce is thickened.

PASTA DOUGH #3, WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• In a large glass bowl and with a wooden spoon mix together the flours and salt.
• Make a well.
• Whisk together the eggs and water, and pour into the well and begin to mix well until a ball is formed.
• Turn out onto a floured board and knead for 20 turns.
• Wrap in waxed paper and let rest for 30 minutes.
• Cut to manageable shape and follow directions for a manual pasta machine or roll out to desired thickness and cut to desired shape.

VEGETARIAN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Chop all the vegetables.
• Saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
• Add the canned tomatoes and tomato paste.
• Add the remaining vegetables.
• Add all the seasonings.
• Let it come to a boil, and then let it simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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.

TUNA CASSEROLE WITH WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine all of the other ingredients and then stir in the pasta.
• Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled baking dish (9 x 12 inches) and then spread it evenly.
• Sprinkle the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes.