In The Kitchen

Linguine with Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  
• 2 tablespoons soft margarine spread(60% or more oil)
  
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves or 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
  
• 1 teaspoon sugar
  
• 12 ounces linguine, cooked

In large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook onion, garlic and pepper in margarine until onion is tender, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil and sugar; heat to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve over linguine.

Makes 6 servings.

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