Italian Marinara - the Best!

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 14 tablespoon anise seed
• 18 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 12 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan.
2. Add onions - let cook one minute.
3. Stir in garlic.
4. Cook until onion is translucent.
5. Add all tomato products, water, and spices (mushrooms, if desired).
6. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
7. Lower heat and let simmer about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

olive oil, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, anise, red pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, mushrooms

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-marinara-the-best-265073 (may not work)