Quick Marinara

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon minced chives

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups frozen vegetarian meat crumbles
• Hot cooked pasta, optional

How to make it  45 minutes



• 1

  In a large saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
• 2

  Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, chives, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in vegetarian meat crumbles; cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Serve over pasta if desired.