Zesty Tomato Sauce

• 8 -10 pieces sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 -3 minced garlic cloves
• 14 teaspoon sea salt (regular can be substituted)
• 2 teaspoons ground fennel
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 6 baby portabella mushrooms or 10 button mushrooms
• 12 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes

1. Rehydrate tomato pieces in enough boiling water to cover for 15 minute drain and discard water.
2. In a sauce pan, mix oil, garlic, onion, and salt.
3. Cook covered on med heat for 5 minute.
4. Slice rehydrated tomato into thin strips and add to sauce pan.
5. Add mushrooms and herbs.
6. cook 5min.
7. Add water and sugar, bring to a boil.
8. Add diced tomato and simmer 10 minute.
9. Add pepper and salt to taste.

tomatoes, olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, ground fennel, oregano, basil, baby portabella mushrooms, water, sugar, tomatoes, pepper, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zesty-tomato-sauce-207925 (may not work)