Vegetarian Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

This recipe is from a cooking class the kids took during the summer in Santa Rosa in 1998. Jules Michael was the teacher.

Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

1 garlic clove
1 green pepper, minced
1 large onion chopped
1 t. parsley
2 T olive oil

Mix in saucepan and cook gently for 15 minutes. Stir often.

Add:
2 ½ c. chopped tomatoes
2 bay leaves
¼ t. thyme
2 t. salt
1T sugar

Simmer gently 45 minutes, stir often. (Saute mushrooms now.)

Smash, blend or food processor.

Add:
1 can (2 oz.) Tomato paste

Saute, then add:
½ lb. Mushrooms (sliced)
1 T. olive oil or butter


This recipe is from a cooking class the kids took during the summer in Santa Rosa in 1998. Jules Michael was the teacher.