How to Get Kids to Eat their Veggies Spaghetti Sauce

This is how I used to get my kids to eat their vegetables when all they wanted was meat in their sauce! It cooks down to a wonderful consistency and they all love it, even now when they're all grown up!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (26 ounce) can  spaghetti sauce (I use Del Monte Garlic and Herb, or Four Cheese)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  medium zucchini, chopped fine
• 1⁄2 cup  sweet corn
• 1  red pepper, chopped fine (I use 1/2 red, 1/2 green)
• 1  carrot, grated
• 1  large onion, chopped fine
• 2  stalks celery, chopped fine
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 -2  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef or 1⁄2 lb ground chicken, browned (optional)
•  salt and pepper
• 6  ounces boxes spaghetti noodles or 6  ounces boxes angel hair pasta or 6  ounces boxes penne pasta
• 1 -2  cup water

Directions

1. In a large saucepan,saute vegetables (except corn) and garlic for 5-7 minutes in olive oil.
2. Add spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce,corn, sugar, basil, oregano and 1 cup water.
3. If using meat,brown and add now.
4. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5. Stir occasionally, adding water if it gets too thick.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. When nearly done, cook pasta as directed on package, drain, and serve with sauce.
8. You may add any other vegs.
9. you like.
10. Serve with garlic bread and a nice salad.
11. Enjoy!