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                           MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Sauces
               Low-cal                          Low-fat

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2   oz           Dried shiitake mushrooms
    1/2   lb           Button mushrooms
  1       tb           Olive oil
  1       md           Shallot, chopped fine
  1       md           Garlic clove, chopped fine
  1       cn           Salt-free whole tomatoes
                       -(16-ounce)
  1       tb           Double-concentrate tomato
                       -paste
  2       ts           Sugar
    1/2   ts           Dried oregano
    1/2   ts           Dried basil
                       Cooked pasta of your choice

 Put the shiitake mushrooms in a small bowl and add enough warm water to
 cover. Let them soak for about 15 minutes, until soft.
 Put the shiitakes and the buttom mushrooms in a food processor that has
 been fitted with the metal blade. Process until finely chopped.
 In a large skillet, heat the olive oil ver moderate heat. Add the shallot
 and garlic and saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chopped
 mushrooms and saute, stirring frequently, until all the liquid from the
 mushrooms has evaporated and they have just begun to brown, 10 to 15
 minutes.
 Add the tomatoes, breaking them up with your hands. Stir in the tomato
 paste, sugar, oregano, and basil. Simmer until the sauce is thick but
 still slightly liquid, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour over cooked pasta.



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