Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Boil your favorite pasta, drain and set aside. I use eight ounces.

2. 2

   In a large saute pan, add 1 tbls. of veggie oil. To the oil add 1/2 cup diced onions; 1/4 cup diced celery; 1/4 cup red bell pepper (or green, yellow) 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Saute veggies until tender (8 minutes). To the softened veggies add 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes( not the ones packed in oil). Add salt and pepper to taste. To this mixture add 2 cups of chicken broth. Cook mixture until it begins to thicken. Add a teas. of sugar. Stir in one small can unsalted tomato sauce or 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. At this point you can add cooked cubes of chicken, some shrimp or shredded beef.

3. 3

   Add veggie mixture to pasta and toss. Grate fresh parmesan cheese over plated pasta.