Spicy Sicilian Pasta Toss

• 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)

1. In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil; add mushrooms, pepperoni, onion, garlic and oregano and crushed red pepper if using.
2. Cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender; stir in tomatoes and let simmer on low heat.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
4. Add water to sauce and stir.
5. Toss hot pasta and sauce; sprinkle with cheese.
6. (7-1cup servings).

olive oil, mushrooms, pepperoni, onion, garlic, oregano, tomatoes, pasta water, tomato basil linguine, parmesan cheese, salt, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-sicilian-pasta-toss-88150 (may not work)