ARTICHOKE-BASIL PASTA SAUCE

Artichoke-Basil Pasta Sauce image

"I received this recipe from my college roommate, and it quickly became one of my favorites," notes Janet Bischof of Sumter, South Carolina. "Basil gives the meatless pasta sauce just the right taste."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

Drain artichokes, reserving marinade; set artichokes aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in reserved marinade for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the artichokes, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, basil, sugar and salt if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges