Vegetarian Ragu Sauce

Ingredients:

1 jar vegetarian pasta sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup red wine
1 zucchini, minced
1 large onion, minced
3 carrots, peeled and minced
3 stalks celery, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, diced
1 bag of fresh spinach
2 cups baby bella mushrooms, sliced
extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a pot, saute the onion, celery, garlic, carrot, and green pepper together with extra virgin olive oil. Cook on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes.

2. Add the mushrooms and zucchini and cook for another 5 minutes.

3. Add the red wine and cook until liquid reduces down.

4. Pour in the jarred sauce and diced tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes would also be a good addition at this point.

5. Once incorporated, add the spinach and cover. Let cook together for about 10 minutes or until spinach wilts down. Add italian seasoning, salt/pepper and any other spices you prefer (crushed red pepper, garlic powder, cajun seasoning).

6. Serve alongside any favorite pasta shape!