PENNE WITH TOMATOES, PESTO AND ARTICHOKES

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Artichoke     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 6- to 7-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained,3 tablespoons oil reserved
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup purchased pesto
12 ounces penne pasta, freshly cooked
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil reserved from artichokes in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices and artichokes. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Add pesto; simmer 1 minute longer. Mix in pasta and 1/3 cup cheese. Season pasta with salt and pepper.Transfer pasta to large bowl. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.

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