Easy Roasted Vegetable Pasta Sauce

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   Preheat oven to 400F (200C).

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   You will need 2 non-stick standard size baking sheets.

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   Cut the bell peppers into strips and place on a non-stick baking sheet, skin side down.

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   Cut the onions into thick ( 1/2 inch) slices and place on baking sheet.

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   Peel the skin off the garlic cloves and set the cloves on top of the onion slices (one clove per onion slice).

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   Bake at 400F (200C) for 30 to 40 minutes.

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   The vegetables should be soft and have just a few brown spots.

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   While the vegetables roast, slice the mushrooms and saute them in 1 tablespoon water in the bottom of a big saucepan.

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   When they are cooked, add the 2 jars of spaghetti sauce and the basil.

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    Warm the whole sauce through and allow to simmer until the roasted vegetables are done.

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    Dump the roasted vegetables into the sauce and stir to separate the onion rings.

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    Serve over penne pasta (which was cooking while you made the sauce since you think ahead, of course).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.