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- 1 lb. mushrooms
- 1 large can plum tomatoes
- 4 tbs. olive oil
- 2 sweet basil leaves
- 1 large clove garlic
- Pinch of crushed red pepper seeds
- Salt to taste
Wash and slice mushrooms. Place olive oil in saucepan; brown garlic 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; simmer for 10 minutes. Mash tomatoes and add; stir; add pepper seeds, basil leaves, and salt. Cover. Simmer for 1 hour over low flame. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Pour over spaghetti when steaming hot. Enough sauce for 1 ½ pounds of any type pasta. Sprinkle with Pecorino cheese if desired.