Saucy Noodles
By: Anonymous
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 1:03pm

Ingredients




teaspoon salt
1 pound uncooked pasta shells
cup diced onion
cup diced celery
cup sliced cremini mushrooms
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato puree
cup finely chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Preparation

1 4 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE 2 Pasta can help smooth moods and ward off depression. This fat-free version offers maximum pleasure with its peppery tomato sauce. 3 Bring large pot of water to a boil. When water boils, add salt and pasta, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook pasta according to package directions. 4 Meanwhile, in large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion, celery and mushrooms and cook, stirring often until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper. 5 Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Stir in red pepper flakes to taste. 6 Drain and rinse pasta under cold running water; drain again. Add to vegetable mixture and stir until well coated and thoroughly heated.