Mushroom Bolognese

== Ingredients ==
* ½ oz dried shiitake mushrooms
* ½ lbs button mushrooms
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 med shallot, chopped fine
* 1 med garlic clove, chopped fine
* 1 can (16 ounce) salt-free whole tomatoes
* 1 tbsp double-concentrate tomato paste
* 2 tsp sugar
* ½ tsp dried oregano
* ½ tsp dried basil
* cooked pasta of your choice
== Directions ==
# Put the shiitake mushrooms in a small bowl and add enough warm water to cover.
# Let them soak for about 15 minutes, until soft.
# Put the shiitakes and the button mushrooms in a food processor that has been fitted with the metal blade.
# Process until finely chopped.
# In a large skillet, heat the olive oil ver moderate heat.
# Add the shallot and garlic and saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
# Add the chopped mushrooms and saute, stirring frequently, until all the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated and they have just begun to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
# Add the tomatoes, breaking them up with your hands.
# Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and basil.
# Simmer until the sauce is thick but still slightly liquid, 10 to 15 minutes.
# Pour over cooked pasta.
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