Joan's Artichoke And Pasta Salad With Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces ziti pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon basil, crushed (or 1 tbsp. basil, fresh, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to box directions, to al dente, and drain.
• 2 transfer to a serving bowl and toss with the olive oil.
• 3 drain marinade from the artichokes into a 10" skillet and heat.
• 4 set the artichokes aside and cut into halves.
• 5 add the garlic and onions to the marinade liquid in the skillet and simmer until the onions are translucent.
• 6 add the tomatoes, bay leaf, herbs (except parsley), and salt.
• 7 cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• 8 uncover and cook another 10 minutes.
• 9 add the artichokes to the sauce mixture and heat for a few minutes.
• 10 remove the bay leaf and stir in the parsley.
• 11 remove the skillet from the heat and cool the sauce to room temperature. once cooled, pour over the pasta and toss until well blended.
• 12 sprinkle parmesan cheese on top or serve along side the pasta.