Ingredients

1lbrigatoni

2tbspbutter

1smallwhite onionpeeled and diced

5garlic clovespeeled and minced

1lbbaby bella mushroomssliced

⅔lbred wine

28ozcrushed tomatoes

3largesprigs of fresh rosemary

pinchred peppercrushed

Kosher salt

black pepperfreshly-ground

Parmesan cheesegrated, for topping

chopped fresh Italian parsley or basiloptional garnish

Preparation

Cook pasta in a large pot of generously-salted boiling water al dente according to package instructions.  Drain.

Meanwhile, in a separate large sauté pan, add the butter, and cook over medium-high heat until melted.  Add the onion, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is soft and translucent.

Add the garlic and mushrooms and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and cooked through.

Slowly pour in the wine, and give everything a good stir, being sure to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.

Let the mixture come to a boil and simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the wine is reduced by about half.

Add in the crushed tomatoes, rosemary, and crushed red pepper, and gently stir to combine.  Let the mixture continue cooking until it comes to simmer.

Then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer. Uncover for about 10 minutes so that the sauce slightly reduces.

Taste and season with salt and pepper.  Remove the sprigs of rosemary and discard.

Once the pasta is cooked and drained, combine it with the mushroom sauce and toss until combined.  Serve immediately, garnish with Parmesan cheese.