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jo's pepperoncini and mushroom sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jo Zimny
Ithaca, NY

I came up with this recipe to put on my Spaghetti Squash. It's rich and yummy!

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For jo's pepperoncini and mushroom sauce

  • 2 Tbsp
    coconut oil
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    bell pepper, diced
  • 1 1/4 c
    mushrooms, chopped
  • 8 md
    pepperoncini peppers, chopped
  • 2-14 oz can
    crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2-14 oz can
    diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 small can
    tomato paste
  • 1/4 c
    fresh oregano leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 3 c
    low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 c
    red wine or red sangria
  • 2 tsp
    course salt
  • cracked pepper, optional

How To Make jo's pepperoncini and mushroom sauce

  • 1
    Heat the coconut oil in a large sauce pot.
  • 2
    Add the onions and bell pepper and saute for a few minutes until the onion is soft.
  • 3
    Add the mushrooms and saute for a few more minutes. Add the pepperoncini peppers and saute another minute.
  • 4
    Add the cans of tomatoes and tomato paste. Give it a good stir and bring to a boil.
  • 5
    Add the herbs to the pot and stir the sauce. Add the broth and wine or sangria and course salt.
  • 6
    Add a little fresh cracked pepper if you like.
  • 7
    Simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes. Stir on occasion. You want to reduce the sauce a little to thicken it up and intensify the flavours.
  • 8
    Enjoy!

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