Heart Healthy Spaghetti & Mushroom

Heart Healthy Spaghetti & Mushroom



Makes: Serves 6

Created by The MDM Team, Monday, January 14, 2008
The next time you're in the mood for Italian, use your noodle and cook up a batch of this heart healthy spaghetti. The fresh mushrooms lend an earthy flavor for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients
2 Tbsp. olive oil, unsalted
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 16 oz. can no-salt-added tomatoes, chopped
1 6 oz. can no-salt-added tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 8 oz. pkg. of spaghetti


Methods/steps
Melt butter in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Sautee' until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except spaghetti. Cover and simmer over low heat 2 hours, stirring occasionally. If sauce appears too thick, add additional water. Remove bay leaf. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain. Pour sauce over spaghetti and serve.

Additional Tips
Ready in 20 min