Italian Sautéed Mushrooms

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/5hEOcnN_IN0

Yields: 8-10 Servings 

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Cook time: 45 minutes 

Ingredients: 

• 32 ounces of white mushrooms 
• 1/2 cup of diced yellow onion 
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced) 
• 2 & 1/2 cups of tomato sauce 
• 9 tbsp. of olive oil 
• 4 tsp. of Parmesan cheese 
• 1 Fresh basil leaf (torn) 
• salt & pepper to taste 

Instructions: 

1. Slice Mushrooms: Slice the mushrooms ¼ inch.
2. Blanch Mushrooms: Blanch the sliced mushrooms in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain immediately.
3. Sauté Mushrooms: Heat 6 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the blanched mushrooms and cook over medium heat until all the moisture has evaporated.
4. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a separate skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking until the onions and garlic turn light golden brown.
5. Combine: Pour the cooked onions and garlic into the skillet with the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Simmer with Sauce: Cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
7. Finish: Reduce heat and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Serve immediately.