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Mixed Mushroom Marinara Sauce

Three kinds of mushrooms simmer with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs to create a rich, savory marinara that's perfect for pasta, lasagna, or your favorite Italian dishes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz sliced white mushrooms
  • 8 oz sliced crimini mushrooms
  • 8 oz sliced portabellas
  • 2 cans 15 oz. crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cans 15 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 chopped bunch Italian parsley
  • 2 tbsp each: chopped basil, thyme and oregano
  • 1 chopped medium onion
  • 2 tbsp each: butter and olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a 5 quart stock pot heat the olive oil and butter
  • Add the onion and garlic saute until limp
  • Add in the mushrooms saute until mushrooms are brown
  • Salt and pepper now
  • Add all the tomato sauces
  • Rinse out tomato cans add 1 can of water to the sauce
  • Add herbs
  • Simmer covered for 1 ½ hours stirring occasionally