Tomato Sauce for Pasta 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (5 cloves) 2 (1 lb.) cans crushed tomatoes 1 small can tomato paste 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1 large bay leaf 1/4 cup hearty red wine 4-6 ounces canned mushrooms, drained Salt and pepper to taste Saute onion over medium heat until wilted, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook a few more minutes. Add other ingredients and simmer for one hour. Serve over 1 pound of pasta and top with freshly grated Parmesan.