jo's pepperoncini and mushroom sauce

Ithaca, NY
Updated on Feb 9, 2011

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

prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1 1/4 cups mushrooms, chopped
  • 8 medium pepperoncini peppers, chopped
  • 2-14 oz cans crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2-14 oz cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine or red sangria
  • 2 teaspoons course salt
  • - cracked pepper, optional

How To Make jo's pepperoncini and mushroom sauce

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

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