HEALTHY, HEARTY ITALIAN DINNER
Flexible quantities and the ability to use pre-prepared, canned, and frozen ingredients make this flavorful, veggie-filled meal go together quickly and easily. Chop up an onion, mince a garlic clove, open a few bags, jars, and cans and it will be simmering on the back of the stove in no time. Yet it tastes as if you'd been cooking all day. Meatless as written, it's suitable for Lent, but there is no reason not to add whatever cooked meat you have on hand. Look at the optional ingredients suggestions for additional possibilities to use any other vegetables you happen to have on hand. Additionally, I've included a recipe for preparing polenta to go under the sauce, but you could put it on pasta if you prefer after the contest. Note: Low fat if you use restraint with the olive oil. Note: Can be made in the crockpot if you prefer.
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Lactose Free
Time 2m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Brown onions and baby carrots in a little olive oil over medium heat.
- Stir in other vegetables and toss well.
- Add spaghetti sauce, stock, vermouth, and herbs. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Simmer until carrots are fully cooked and flavors are blended - about 30 minutes though it can hold as long as needed. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- If the sauce is too thick for your tastes add additional stock, tomato juice, or V8.
- If the sauce is too thin for your tastes add tomato paste or simmer, uncovered, until it thickens.
- To prepare the polenta, first slice about 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick.
- Lightly grease a griddle with olive oil. Heat it on medium to medium-high heat.
- Brush the polenta slices with olive oil as well.
- Brown both sides of the polenta on the hot griddle then sprinkle lightly with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Serve sauce over polenta and top with Parmesan.
- If you like, you can round out the meal with a green salad and garlic bread.
- Note: Feel free to add cooked chicken, browned ground beef, browned sausage, cooked pork, or whatever leftover meat you have if you don't want a meatless dish.
- Note: If you are adding leftover vegetables that have already been cooked add them at the last 10 minutes so they don't overcook.
- Note: This can be made in the crockpot but may require you to reduce the amount of stock. Brown onions and carrots first for the best flavor.
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Nurha Nambogo
[email protected]Meh, it was okay.
foraji media
[email protected]This dish was a delightful surprise! I wasn't expecting much, but it turned out to be one of the best Italian meals I've ever had. Highly recommended!
Taqiy Mosallam
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe. I'll probably make it again with a milder sauce.
Mohammed Ilham
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but this dish came out perfectly. My friends were impressed, and I felt like a culinary genius.
Lowest Prince
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out bland and unappetizing. Maybe I'll try a different recipe next time.
ALARM SYSTEM1380
[email protected]Wowzers! This recipe blew my socks off! The flavors were incredible, and the presentation was top-notch. Definitely a 5-star dish.
kumaas
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either. I think I'll stick to my usual Italian restaurant.
Prajwal Budhathoki
[email protected]This dish was a labor of love, but it was totally worth it! The end result was a mouthwatering Italian feast that my family devoured.
kashiram Basnet
[email protected]Overall, a solid recipe. The pasta was al dente and the sauce had a nice depth of flavor. Will definitely make this again!
CRISTY LICAROS
[email protected]The instructions were a bit confusing, and the dish didn't turn out as expected. Maybe I'll try a different recipe next time.
Genevieve
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and hearty. My friends raved about it.
Danielle Bonilla
[email protected]Meh, I've had better.
cyrille fotsing
[email protected]Not a fan of the sauce. It was a bit too tangy for my taste, but the pasta itself was cooked well.
Hiho Wego
[email protected]I've tried many Italian recipes before, but this one takes the cake. The ingredients blended perfectly, and the instructions were crystal clear. Thank you for sharing this gem!
Mutekanga James
[email protected]Excellent recipe! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.
Ariyan Ahmmed
[email protected]Wow, this dish was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors, and it was surprisingly easy to make. Definitely a keeper!
Ahmad Zakaria
[email protected]This Italian dinner was a delightful culinary experience! The flavors were rich and authentic, and the preparation was simple yet effective. Highly recommended for a wholesome and satisfying meal.