D i n o ’ s M a r i n a r a S a u c e

Debra Biser

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

4-6 garlic cloves, sliced

1 pound fresh mushrooms, Sliced

1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved

1 15-ounce can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

1. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onion; sauté until tender (about 10 minutes).

3. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.

4. Add mushrooms and crushed red pepper; sauté until mushrooms just begin to soften (about 5 minutes).

5. Add tomatoes and reserve juices.

6. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.

7. Add tomato sauce, sugar, basil and oregano.

8. Cover and cook 15 minutes.

9. Uncover and simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).

10. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes: Courtesy Epicurious.com Print Recipe