Pasta Sauce With A Heart <3

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, with juice
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf italian parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 drain artichoke hearts and coarsely chop, reserving marinate for the sauce.
• 2 heat olive oil in a large saucepan.
• 3 add onions, garlic, spices, and reserved marinade.
• 4 saute over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, or until onions and garlic are soft and translucent.
• 5 in a large bowl, and with clean hands, lightly crush the whole plum tomatoes in their juices.
• 6 add the tomatoes, cover and bring to a boil, then let simmer for about 30 minutes.
• 7 add chopped artichokes and fresh parsley.
• 8 stir and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• 9 use to top 1 lb of your favorite pasta.