Ingredients

  • 3 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. butter
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1 to 2 c. dry red Italian wine
  • 1 (28oz.) can plum tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (28 oz.) can pureed tomato
  • 1 lb. mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • ground pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. crushed hot pepper flakes

Method

  • Saute onions in oil and melted butter 5 to 8 minutes until soft.
  • Add tomato paste.
  • Stir until blended.
  • Add 1 cup wine and stir.
  • Pour in the 2 cans tomatoes with juices.
  • Stir in mushrooms and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
  • Add herbs and red pepper.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens to preferred consistency, adding more wine if you like.
  • Season with salt and sugar.
  • Serve hot over chicken or pasta.
  • Makes about 2 1/2 quarts, about 165 calories per cup.