Mushroom Marinara

Prepare all ingredients as noted.

Set aside a small amount of the chopped onions and minced garlic. Heat a large saucepan to medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add onions and garlic (other than the small amount you set aside) and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add dry sherry (or wine of choice), then add the sliced white mushrooms (leave your premium mushrooms for later) and continue to saute for about 4 minutes or until mushrooms begin to cook through.

Add chopped tomatoes. Continue to saute, stirring occasionally and smashing the tomatoes against the side of your pot with a wooden spoon.

Once the tomatoes are cooked down, dump the entire mixture into your blender and blend into a smooth sauce.

Meanwhile, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to your still warm pan along with your reserved onions and garlic and premium mushrooms. Saute until mushrooms are cooked through.

When done, add the sauce mixture back to the pot with sauteed premium mushrooms and stir. Add the Italian seasoning.

Presto. You’re done. Enjoy over your favorite cooked pasta.