COOK onions and mushrooms in oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until softened, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
STIR in crushed tomatoes and thyme. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
COOK pasta in salted water according to package directions; drain. Stir parsley into prepared sauce. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Tomato and Mushroom Pasta Sauce with Meat: Add 1/2 pound lean ground sausage or beef with onions and mushrooms. Proceed with recipe as written.
Nutrition
Serving size
(1/4 of recipe)
Calories 220
Calories from Fat60g
Total Fat 6g
Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 270mg
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrates 35g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 2g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Vitamin D 0%
Calcium 0%
Thiamin 0%
Niacin 0%
Zinc 0%
Riboflavin 0%
Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet