Mushroom Spaghetti
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: 700 watt oven.
Waiting time : none
The spaghetti can be the main dish of a vegetarian meal.
For a delicious dish, serve with a vegetable sauce containing fine herbs; ready in an instant!
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pound [454 g] sliced mushrooms
  • 1 celery branch, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons [30 ml] sunflower oil
  • 1 can [14 ounces / 398 ml] crushed tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons [60 ml] tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons [10 ml] parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 ml] sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 ml] basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 ml] oregano
  • Boiled spaghetti noodles
  • Mix together mushrooms, celery, onion, green pepper, garlic and oil in a 10 cup pot.
  • Cover and cook 3 or 4 minutes on 'HIGH', until tender.
  • Incorporate remaining ingredients, cover and cook 5 minutes on 'HIGH'.
  • Uncover, reduce power to 'MEDIUM' and cook 15 to 18 minutes until thickening, stirring once.
  • Stir well, then pour sauce over spaghetti noodles.
For 2:
  • Reduce all ingredients by half.
  • Place vegetables, garlic and oil in a 5 cup pot and cook 2 or 3 minutes on 'HIGH'.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook on 'MEDIUM', 10 to 12 minutes, until thickening.