Hearty Meatless Pasta & Vegetables

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Hearty Meatless Pasta & Vegetables

 

Recipe By : Good Housekeeping® Best One-Dish Meals

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:15

Categories : Pasta Vegetables

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/4 cups textured soy protein {ground -beef type}

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

2 medium carrots -- peeled

-- thinly sliced

1 medium onion -- diced

1 small green bell pepper -- diced

2 cloves garlic -- crushed

1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Salt

1 16 oz. pkg. corkscrew or rotelle pasta

Grated Parmesan cheese -- optional

 

1. Rehydrate textured soy protein: In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/4 cups water

to boiling over high heat. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in textured soy

protein; set aside.

2. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until

hot. Add carrots, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water;

cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender and golden, about 15

minutes.

3. Stir in rehydrated textured soy protein, tomatoes, sugar, black pepper,

1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce

heat to low; simmer, covered, 20 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, in large saucepot, prepare pasta in boiling salted water as

label directs.

5. Drain pasta; return to saucepot. Add sauce; toss to mix well. Serve with

Parmesan if you like.

 

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Annie