Ingredients

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 6 small zucchini, chopped (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 medium green pepper
  • 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
  • 4 beef bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoons salt, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds spaghetti, cooked and drained

Method

  • In a large saucepan or a Dutch oven, saute the garlic, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add the zucchini, green pepper and olives; saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Dissolve bouillon in water; add to vegetables. Add the next 10 ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with spaghetti.