QUICK AND EASY SPAGHETTI MARINARA

2-3 tablespoons olive oil 
1 medium onion, chopped 
3 cloves garlic, minced 
1 (8 oz.) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 small green pepper, diced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water 
2 teaspoons brown sugar 
1 teaspoon oregano,
1 teaspoon basil 
salt and pepper to taste 

Sauté onion, mushrooms, and green pepper in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes. Add garlic for the last minute careful not to burn. Salt & pepper vegetables to taste.

(start spaghetti water to boil)

Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, and spices. Stir to combine and simmer on low for 15 minutes.

Serve over hot thin spaghetti.

EASY GARLIC BREAD

Slices of Italian bread
butter
garlic salt 
parmesan cheese

Turn oven broiler to high.

Slice Italian bread into 1/2 inch pieces.  Butter one side of bread.  Sprinkle garlic salt and parmesan cheese on each piece.  Broil on high for about 40 seconds careful not to burn.