Chunky Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 ounce dried mushroom, rinsed
• 4 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped finely
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs small white button mushrooms, halved
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup dry sherry or red wine
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Soak dried mushrooms in water for about 30 minute

2. 2

   Drain thoroughly, reserving liquid.

3. 3

   Chop roughly.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, heat oil.

5. 5

   Add onion, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minute.

6. 6

   Then add garlic, stirring constantly. Heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Add fresh mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until juices are released, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Saute mushrooms at a higher temperature until juices evaporate and mushrooms brown, about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Add dried mushrooms, thyme, sherry and tomato paste. Continue cooking until pan is dry, about 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Pour in reserved mushroom liquid. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 25 minutes.

11. 11

    Stir in the vinegar.

12. 12

    Enjoy!