What? What is that you say? Day 5 already? Oh boy, it doesn’t even seem that long since you were picking chicken out from between your teeth!
So… how does it feel?
How are you doing?
Yes, it may be difficult at times. Especially around the 4th of July when everyone is trying to pass you a hot dog. But no fear! Maybe you can bring a pack of veggie links! Don’t be afraid to experiment with meat substitutes.
Vegetarianism and Veganism is no longer just for hippies and health nuts! You will be surprised how simple it is after you get the hang of it.
So what about our Carnivorous Killer? How is he doing? Did he give in to temptation? There is only one way to find out! Watch the video below!
Cheese Stuffed Shells with Homemade Vegetable Marinara Sauce
Please note: the Cheese Shells are not vegan friendly, however the sauce is.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 large onion, chopped small
- 1/4 large sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/4 large green pepper, seeded and diced
- 3/4 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 1/2 ounces canned mushrooms (bits & pieces, also use liquid)
- 7/8 cup canned plum tomatoes, include liquid
- 9 teaspoons tomato paste
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 3/4 teaspoon spicy Italian seasoning
- 3/4 large bay leaf
- 3/4 large celery rib, chopped small
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a large frying pan, heat olive oil; add garlic, onions and saute’ until onions are transparent, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add diced sweet red pepper, diced green pepper and saute’ for an additional 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a large heavy bottom cooking pot. Add diced carrots, canned mushrooms (including liquid), tomatoes (including liquid), tomato paste, oregano, dried basil, fresh basil, spicy Italian seasoning, bay leaves, celery, sugar, salt and black pepper Bring sauce to boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sauce should be smooth when cooked. Adjust seasonings to taste. Remove bay leaves and discard. Pour over pasta, stuffed shells, angel hair spaghetti… whatever you want!!!
And the most important part:
ENJOY!
Recipe via William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin on recipezaar.com