Xtra Thick & Chunky Veggie Spaghetti 🍝

Name: Xtra Thick & Chunky Veggie Spaghetti 🍝
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box spaghetti noodles; 2 Jars your favorite spaghetti sauce; 3/4 " cup Pinot Noir; 1 whole green bell pepper* (3/4" squares); 3 medium onions; 2 garlic florets; 2 medium sized tomatoes (cut in large chunks); 1 tb butter; 3 tb extra virgin olive oil; 2 large portabella mushroom caps (cut in 3/4" cubes); 1 zucchini squash (1/2" size pieces); Shredded parmesan cheese - I use alot!; Oregano; Italian Seasoning; Garlic powder; Onion powder

xkierax @cook_3971517

Michigan, USA

The secret to this hearty recipe is the thick cut veggies! The almost "meaty" Portobello mushrooms and savory zucchini will keep you coming back for more. You'll never even miss the meat as this dish is robust & filling!

xkierax @cook_3971517

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Ingredients

1 boxspaghetti noodles
2 Jarsyour favorite spaghetti sauce
3/4" cup Pinot Noir
1whole green bell pepper* (3/4" squares)
3medium onions
2garlic florets
2medium sized tomatoes (cut in large chunks)
1 tbbutter
3 tbextra virgin olive oil
2large portabella mushroom caps (cut in 3/4" cubes)
1zucchini squash (1/2" size pieces)
Shredded parmesan cheese - I use alot!
Oregano
Italian Seasoning
Garlic powder
Onion powder

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Steps

1

Slice up all veggies as directed under Ingredients
2

I used an electric skillet, but a fry pan will work just as well - add a little oil and sautee onions & garlic until lightly browned.
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Next, add the rest of the veggies, spices, wine and the sauce and cover.
4

Let mixture simmer so flavors can blend - ab 30 minutes. After 30 min mark, take lid off and add butter (to balance acidity), and let sauce simmer/reduce until desired thickness. I go about another 30 minutes to achieve thick & chunky status 👌
5

During this time, boil a pot of salted water.
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Add spaghetti noodles and boil about 3 minutes (I like my pasta firm!)
7

Drain pasta, rinse with cold water and plate. Add the hot sauce mixture on top of noodles, top with parmesan & enjoy with the tramp in your life 😘
8

🌟Omit the cheese to make this a delicious Vegan dish!