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ARTICHOKE & TOMATO
HOME>PASTA

ARTICHOKES WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Preparation: Easy, Q&E
Serves 4 as a main course

Quick and delicious meal - make sure you have all the ingredients to hand when you start.

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced pitted kalamata (black) olives (optional)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
  • 4 cups hot cooked ziti (short tube-shaped pasta)
  • 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup (1 1/4 ounces) coarsley grated Asiago, Pecorino or Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 lb (or 1/4 package) or 1 ample cup farfalle, penne or pasta of choice per person - whole package for 4.
OO  Pasta pot, non-stick skillet large enough to hold all ingredients.

HEAT oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

ADD cherry tomatoes, olives, and artichokes; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

PLACE pasta in a large bowl. Add tomato mixture, basil, cheese, salt, and freshly ground pepper; toss well.

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