wilkes

I posted this on another thread but everyone in my family loves this:

1-2 cans of garden tomatoes
1-2 cans of tomato paste depending on how many cans of garden tomatoes (no sugar added)
oregano (I just season to taste)
1 TBSP of splenda sugar substitute (I've been staying away from refined sugar)
1TBSP of chili powder
1Tsp cayenne pepper
2 cloves fresh garlic (put in press to mince)
1 Tsp sea salt (I love this because it is course)
1 Tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 lb of ground beef (optional)

Mix all ingredients in the crockpot and let cook for about 6 hours. This will give the tomatoes time to cook down so it won't be chunky.

i have put brown sugar in my canned sauce in the past, i loved it but my kids didn't care for it being so sweet

Low Fat Spaghtti Sauce
1 (28 oz.) can plum tomatoes
1 (28 oz.) can tomato puree
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
3 cups. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt or less
2 tbsp. cooking oil
2 tsp. basil
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
3 lg. bay leaves
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp. sugar
2 beef bouillon cubes
In 3 quart saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil.
Cut up tomatoes,add to ms, puree, sauce, paste and water.
Blend well and then add all remaining items.
Bring to boiling and salt and pepper to taste.
Lower heat and simmer uncovered
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
Serve over favorite pasta! Remember this makes a lot.

I buy the Ragu sauce with tomato, onion, and garlic. Even though it comes from a jar, It is delicious and it is meat free. I always get compliments and people ask for the recipe. When I want to do a meatless sauce sometimes I add several different types of beans (pintos, black, etc.). It provides protein and the added texture and tastes pretty good. I add mushrooms and green peppers to the sauce too.

Anyone know of a good recipe to make spaghetti without meat. We kinda like sweet sauce. Any Idea's?