Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for pasta sauce with mushrooms:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms (any variety you like), sliced
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
- Fresh basil leaves, torn (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- Cooked pasta of your choice
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are softened and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the dried oregano and basil. Stir well to combine.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. If you like a thicker sauce, you can simmer it uncovered for a bit longer to reduce the liquid.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the mushroom sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with torn fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Enjoy your delicious homemade pasta sauce with mushrooms!