AUTHENTIC PASTA SAUCE

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Provided by Brad Nichols

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 Tbsp olive oil
3 clove garlic - minced
1 large onion - diced
1/2 green pepper - diced fine
1/2 red sweet pepper - diced fine
10 oz white mushrooms, diced fine
2 can(s) crushed tomatoes - 28 oz
2 can(s) diced tomatoes - 14 oz
1 piece Parmesan rind - 2x2 inch
1 1/2 Tbsp salt
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh oregano - chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley - chopped
1 Tbsp fresh basil - chopped
1/2 tsp dried chile flakes
2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes - diced
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Steps:

1. Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant - about 20 seconds.
2. Add onions, mushrooms, green and red peppers and saute until tender - about 6-7 minutes.
3. Combine sauteed veggies and all other ingredients in a soup pot and simmer for at least 90 minutes.
4. Serve over your favorite pasta and Enjoy!
5. **NOTE - you can use whole Italian tomatoes instead of crushed if you want to be more authentic but you will need to 'crush' them yourself before cooking, and you will also need to add 1 can of tomato paste to get the proper thickness.