Sure, here’s a simple recipe for pasta sauce with mushrooms:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz (about 225g) mushrooms, sliced (you can use any type of mushrooms you like)
- 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup (60ml) red wine (for extra flavor, omit if preferred)
- Cooked pasta of your choice (spaghetti, penne, etc.)
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sautΓ© until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the mushrooms and onions.
- Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. If using, pour in the red wine.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the sauce over cooked pasta of your choice. Optionally, you can sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Enjoy your delicious pasta with mushroom sauce!