Penne Pasta With Tomatoes And Artichokes Recipe

Ingredients

12 oz oil marinated artichoke hearts

1 C chopped onions

1 T minced garlic

2 28oz cans crushed plum tomatoes

2 T tomato paste

1 t dried basil

1/2 t dried oregano

1/8 t red pepper flakes

salt and fresh ground pepper

2 T chopped parsley

12 oz cooked penne pasta

Preparation

Drain artichokes, reserve oil and halve them lengthwise. Place 3 T of the artichoke oil in a heavy pot, add onions and stir on low for 8 min, add garlic and cook 2 more min. Add tomatoes, paste, basil, oregano, pepper flakes, salt & black pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered 45 min. Add reserved artichoke hearts with remaining oil and stir and simmer 20 min. Stir in parsley.