GARDEN PASTA 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts (6 oz.) 1 small clove fresh garlic 2 c. fresh tomatoes, diced and peeled 1/2 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp. dry basil 1/4 c. soft butter 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped 1 small bay leaf 1/2 tsp. mixed dry Italian herbs 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped 8 oz. noodles (egg or spinach) 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese, grated Drain marinade from artichokes into a 9 or 10-inch skillet. Add onion and press garlic into mixture; simmer until softened. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, Italian herbs, salt and basil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover, and continue cooking until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Add artichoke (cutting larger ones in half), and simmer for a few minutes longer. Remove bay leaf and add parsley. Meanwhile, cook noodles in boiling, salted water just until tender. Drain and toss with butter and cheese. Serve with the artichoke sauce and sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired. Makes 3 or 4 servings. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |