Instructions: Place sliced tomatoes on broiler pan and broil 5 to 6" from heat for about 10 minutes, or until edges have begun to blacken. Saute onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent. Lower heat and add garlic. Saute briefly; do not brown. Add pepper flakes, dried tomatoes, basil and oregano and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 or 3 minutes more. Add broiled tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until thick. Serve over pasta with grated cheese.

The editors wrote: "Many of our readers are drying their own tomatoes, and just a few bits of these rich, deep-flavored sun-dried nuggets can elevate a simple sauce to something truly special. This entry compounds that great fresh-tomato flavor by roasting the tomatoes first."

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