Pasta With Artichokes And Basil

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 ounces tagliatelle pasta noodles, fusilli or 4 ounces fettuccine, broken up
• 1 (9 ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
• 2 medium red sweet peppers, chopped
• 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, snipped or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions. immediately drain. return pasta to pan; keep warm.
• 2 meanwhile, place artichoke hearts in a colander under cold running water to separate. in a large skillet cook and stir artichokes, sweet pepper, onion, and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• 3 stir in tomato and basil; cook and stir about 2 minutes more or until heated through. add artichoke mixture to pasta. toss gently to mix. sprinkle each serving with parmesan cheese. makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings.