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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    I found this recipe in the  Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook . It's a great vegetarian recipe that even my 2 year old loves. Serve with a salad and garlic bread. You won't miss the meat! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 large onion, chopped  |  
                                                1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms  |  
                                                4 cloves garlic, crushed  |  
                                                1 sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips  |  
                                                2 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained  |  
                                                1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped  |  
                                                1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon dried basil  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                1 (12 ounce) package dried spaghetti or 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta  |  
                                                1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Saute first 4 ingredients in hot oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until tender. 2. Add beans and next 5 ingredients. 3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain well. 5. Place spaghetti on serving platter; top with tomato mixture. 6. Sprinkle with cheese.                              | 
                         
                         
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