Marinara sauce ii

3 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOlive oil
1largeOnion, chopped
2Cloves of garlic, minced
1largeCarrot, peeled and chopped
3poundsRipe Italian plum tomatoes,
Peeled, seeded, and chopped
6ouncesCan tomato paste
2teaspoonsChopped fresh oregano
2teaspoonsChopped fresh basil
¼cupDry red wine
½poundsFresh mushrooms, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large, heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until just transparent, about 5-8 minutes.

Stir in all the other ingredients except the mushrooms, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer 5 minutes longer. Serve very hot.