What You'll Need:

• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Step by Step:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté the onion, celery and garlic powder in oil until tender.

Add the spaghetti sauce, beans, tomatoes, sugar, salt, oregano and bay leaf.

Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove and discard bay leaf.

Drain spaghetti; top with sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 6 servings