Vegetable Marinara

Ingredients

BASIC MARINARA See Instructions Below*

1/2 lb Fresh Mushrooms sliced & sautéed OR 1-2 small cans of sliced mushrooms drained

1 yellow squash chopped into small cubes

1 zuchchini chopped into small cubes

1 Onion small finely chopped

1-2 carrots large finely chopped

1T Butter

Garnish Fresh Basil

To Taste Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

(Basic Marinara)
1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes
2-1/2 cups water
1 Easy Peasy Seasoning Packet
Prepare per Easy Peasy box instructions.

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add all veggies and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly soft and transparent. Stir often. Add to marinara and simmer for 10 -15 minutes or more.

Serve with your favorite pasta.* Garnish with fresh basil florets or strips and Parmesan Cheese.

*1 lb Pasta Preparations:
Bring to a boil 4 quarts of water, add 1 tsp. canola or vegetable oil and 1 TBS salt
Prepare dry pasta of choice to al dente stage, approximately 6-8 minutes.
(refer to package instructions for the amount of time is required for this stage)
Drain well and place in a warm serving bowl.