Mixed Veggie Marinara

Over the weekend my husband and I planted an herb garden consisting of basil, oregano, cilantro, chives, peppers, lemon basil, thyme, tarragon, sage and rosemary. I have been so anxious to cook up a meal using all of these herbs, so here is a new recipe that is healthy with good mood food ingredients, cancer fighting, and is immune boosting. Sure to make any belly and mind smile:)

Mixed veggie marinara with turkey sausage served over spinach pasta:

1 lb prepared spinach pasta
1/2 head cauliflower
2 cups broccoli
2  medium zucchini sliced
1 bunch of asparagus (cut off about 2 inches from the end discard and do 1 inch cuts)
1 package raw Italian turkey sausage links
olive oil
5 garlic cloves chopped
2 large cans crushed tomatoes
Herbs; basil 2 tbl, oregano 1 tbl, sage 1 tsp, thyme 1 tsp
parmesan cheese
red pepper flakes

On a large baking sheet arrange broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, zucchini slices, asparagus pieces, and turkey sausages drizzle with 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake at 400 for 45 minutes or until tender. Mean while take a medium sized pot and heat 2 tbl olive oil over low heat and add the chopped garlic cook about 1 minute then add both cans of crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, all of the fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes if you like it spicy! Simmer sauce till thickened about an hour. When your sauce is finished combine it with your roasted veggies, top your prepared spinach pasta with the roasted veggie sauce and finish it with the parmesan cheese and more red pepper flakes if you desire and enjoy!