5cupssliced fresh mushroomsabout 15 medium to large mushrooms
3tablespoonsbutter
1/4teaspoonsalt
3/4cupdry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay (unoaked))
For the Marinara Sauce:
3teaspoonsolive oil
1/2cupchopped onion
1/2cupchopped green bell pepper
1/2cupchopped celery
3large clovesgarlicpeeled and chopped
1/2cupwinered or white wine
2cans (15 ounces each)tomato sauce
1empty can of tomato sauce filled with water
1tablespoondried oregano leaves
2teaspoonsdried basil leaves
3teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
1/2teaspoonsaltor salt to taste
1teaspoonground black pepper
For the Pasta:
5dashessalt
Water for boiling pasta
3servingsof dry angel hair or spaghetti pasta
2tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheeseas a topping when served
Instructions
For the Mushrooms:
Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter is melted add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Stir together.
Continue to stir and cook the mushrooms for about another 4 minutes. Turn the heat off and add wine to the pan.
Then turn the heat back on and stir as the wine reduces.
Stir as the wine reduces. Once the wine has reduced by half, transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
For the Marinara Sauce:
Heat a medium size pot on medium heat and add olive oil, onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Stir as the vegetables cook.
Continue to sauté the vegetables for 8 minutes then turn off the heat and then add wine.
Turn the heat back on and stir as the mixture cooks for another 5 minutes.
To the pot, add tomato sauce, water, oregano, basil, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Stir together.
Turn the heat down to low. Continue to stir as the sauce simmers for another 20 to 30 minutes.
For the Pasta:
In a medium size pot, bring water to a boil and add salt.
Add the pasta and cook until al dente per package instructions.
Drain the pasta (but don't rinse; you want the pasta to keep its starch so it will hold and absorb the sauce).
Transfer the pasta to the serving dishes and top with marinara sauce. Top the sauce with cooked mushrooms. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve while warm.
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Notes
TIP:
Don't rinse the pasta after cooking it. When pasta is rinsed, the starch is removed. The starch on pasta helps to hold and absorb the sauce so it's important to keep the starch on the pasta.