Tootsie'S Marinara Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. olive oil
3 1/2 c. crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. sliced mushrooms (optional)

Preparation

You can use fresh tomatoes; just put in blender and puree. In a 2-quart saucepan, saute onion, garlic and mushrooms in oil until tender, but not brown.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If you want a meat sauce, just add meatballs, sausage, etc.