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Finding quality tasting gluten-free food items isn’t always the easiest thing to do.  Especially when you want to divulge into the the different ethnic or nationality food types.  In all reality, though…producing gluten-free Mexican, Italian, or Chinese food can be accomplished.  Variety is key in order to provide a well-rounded diet.  Those that are willing to put in the time and effort can produce quality tasting gluten free food items without a problem.  It just take dedication and effort on behalf of the preparer.   The receiver will definitely appreciate it!

For those that require being on a gluten-free diet,  here is an easy recipe for a great tasting gluten-free pasta sauce.  A tasty gluten-free and vegetarian spaghetti sauce is only a few minutes a way.  So get together your ingredients and start making your sauce!!!!

Only 5-10 minutes of prep time is needed.

Short cooking time of only 7-10 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • dash cayenne red pepper
  • 1 stalk of chopped celery
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 2-3 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/2 chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (6) oz can tomato paste
  • 1 (8) oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano

Prep:

Combine the garlic, onion, green pepper & celery in a large skillet.    Add the 1 tbsp of olive oil and sauté until soft.   Once the ingredients become soft, add the leftover ingredients.  Stir well.   After covering, simmer for upwards of 7 minutes.   Simmer another 2-3 minutes after stirring again.   Combine with your favourite gluten-free pasta and enjoy your healthy gluten-free Italian dinner. Add a salad with non-gluten products and some gluten-free garlic bread and you have the perfect Italian dinner.  To top it off, find a gluten-free desert to serve as well.

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