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Mushroom Marinara
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Mushroom Marinara

Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Small Dutch Oven
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 8 oz button mushrooms sliced thickly
  • ¼ tsp of dried oregano
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes more if you want it spicy
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 15 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes (blended)
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • Pinch of sugar if desired
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a small Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the mushroom, onion, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute then add the tomato sauce.
  • Using an immersion blender (or blender), blend the whole tomatoes.
  • Pour them into the small Dutch oven and stir until well combined. Cover with a lid and let simmer for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Taste and season with sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and a touch of sugar (if desired). Add the chopped basil and ladle over the prepared pasta. Enjoy.