Dressed Up Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

Dressing up a pasta sauce is a great way to get dinner on the table quickly without a ton of preparation. I always keep my pantry stocked with quick go to items, with my favorite being pasta sauces. I keep a variety of my favorites on hand at all times, and when I buy them I get them in bulk to get it out of the way! They can be used for pasta, pizza, and as a great addition to soups. Today's #recipeoftheday is a dressed up pasta sauce that incorporates Tempeh, peppers, onions, and fresh broccoli. Broccoli simmered in tomato sauce is one of my favorite flavor combinations, and with the addition of peppers and onions it makes it even better! Although I'm not a vegetarian I try to incorporate at least 3 night per week where the main source of protein is vegetarian! My favorites are Tempeh and all types of beans because they take on any flavor that you pair them with, and are very cost effective!

Sauce:

In a large pasta pot saute the ingredients below in 2 tbs olive oil.

-1 large green pepper sliced into small pieces 

-1 large sweet onion chopped

-1 head fresh broccoli cut into small florets

-1 block of Tempeh cut into small pieces

Saute all the ingredients for 5-8 minutes, or until the peppers and onions are soft. 

-Add in 1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce. I used an organic mushroom sauce to add extra flavor

-Add in 1 cup of water

Simmer sauce for 15-20 minutes to allow the broccoli to fully soften. Serve this with a whole grain pasta of your choice. My favorite is Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta