LINGUINE WITH ARTICHOKE-TOMATO SAUCE

Linguine with Artichoke-Tomato Sauce image

When you need a toss-together pasta dish, this is just the ticket. Tart marinated artichokes enhance the tomatoes. The sauce is so flavorful, no one will miss the meat. -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes with basil
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts
1 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup capers
1/4 cup tomato paste
8 fresh basil leaves, torn
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes, reserving liquid. Drain artichokes, reserving 1/4 cup marinade. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, artichokes, capers, tomato paste, basil, sugar, salt, pepper and reserved tomato liquid and artichoke marinade., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain linguine and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with tomato mixture and remaining oil. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.