Ingredients

  • 8 -10 pieces sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 -3 minced garlic cloves
  • 14 teaspoon sea salt (regular can be substituted)
  • 2 teaspoons ground fennel
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 6 baby portabella mushrooms or 10 button mushrooms
  • 12 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes

Method

  • Rehydrate tomato pieces in enough boiling water to cover for 15 minute drain and discard water.
  • In a sauce pan, mix oil, garlic, onion, and salt.
  • Cook covered on med heat for 5 minute.
  • Slice rehydrated tomato into thin strips and add to sauce pan.
  • Add mushrooms and herbs.
  • cook 5min.
  • Add water and sugar, bring to a boil.
  • Add diced tomato and simmer 10 minute.
  • Add pepper and salt to taste.