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The Perfect Spaghetti Sauce

From Dave Ruel’s ‘Anabolic Cookbook’

Servings: 6 cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cups sliced mushrooms

• 1 cup red or green peppers, chopped

• 1 cup onions, minced

• 15oz can crushed tomatoes

• 3 tbsp pizza seasoning

• 10oz no-salt added tomato sauce

• 1 tsp dried parsley

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1⁄2 tsp stevia

• Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a non-stock pan, coated with olive oil, sauté mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions for 3-4 minutes

2. In a big saucepan, add all the other ingredients, stir gently and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat, stir in mushrooms, onions and peppers and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Calories: 46 / Protein: 2g / Carbohydrates: 12g / Fat: 2g