Easy Basil Spaghetti

Some days seem too busy for a home-cooked meal, but this is a fast recipe to please everyone in the household! Make sure to keep these items in your pantry for a rainy day because we all know how quickly plans can change.

1 Can of Crushed Tomatoes (28oz)

1C Mushrooms, diced

3 Garlic Cloves, chopped

1/2 Yellow Onion, chopped

1t Dried Oregano

1t Pepper

1t Red Pepper Flakes

1C Fresh Basil, (stems removed & chopped)

1/2C Nutritional Yeast
3/4C Walnuts, chopped

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti Noodles (or, Zucchini Noodles)

Start by cooking the spaghetti noodles, as directed on the packaging. Then, chop the onion and the garlic. Heat up a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add in the onion and the garlic and cook until the onions are golden brown. Then, add in the oregano, pepper and the red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute. Now, add the canned tomatoes, nutritional yeast, mushrooms and chopped basil. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once it boils, bring to a simmer on low-heat. Add in your walnuts now and let it thicken up for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pasta with fresh basil. 

Prep time is about 10 minutes

Serves about 3 people