Spicy Sicilian Pasta Toss - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms (6oz.)
1/4 lb sliced pepperoni, cut into strips
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano, undrained
1/2 cup pasta water
1 (12 ounce) package tomato basil linguine
grated parmesan cheese
salt, if used in cooking pasta
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation

In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil; add mushrooms, pepperoni, onion, garlic and oregano and crushed red pepper if using.
Cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender; stir in tomatoes and let simmer on low heat.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
Add water to sauce and stir.
Toss hot pasta and sauce; sprinkle with cheese.
(7-1cup servings).