Tomato Butter Sauce

I was amazed at the flavor of this sauce! I usually make my marinara with olive oil and I know I love butter but WOW!

Time: 30 minutes             Serves: 4

Ingredients

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• 1 stick – 8tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves (fresh, or 4 dried)
• pinch crushed red pepper
• 4 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms (optional)
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes & liquid, cut into smaller pieces by sticking kitchen shears into can)
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh herbs, roughly chopped (I used basil and chives)

How to make it

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• Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onions and saute for about 4 minutes.
• Add garlic, bay leaves, and red pepper and saute for another 2 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes with liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
• Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh herbs at last 2 minutes. Discard bay leaves before serving.

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