Savory Saucy Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups dry pasta
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Directions

1. 1

   Using a 4 or 6 quart saucepan, saute onions, carrots, garlic, and celery in the cooking oil until slightly tender, about ten minutes, over medium low heat.

2. 2

   Add pasta sauce, broth or stock, dried herbs, chili powder, and bay leaf into pan and stir well. You could also add a teaspoon of sugar if you like your sauce a little sweeter.

3. 3

   Bring mixture to a light boil.

4. 4

   Add pasta of your choice to saucepan and cover.

5. 5

   Turn heat down to simmer slowly, stirring occasionally making sure to keep pasta moist.

6. 6

   Let simmer 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender.

7. 7

   Remove bay leaf and serve.