Pasta Sauce Raphael

This is one of our family's all-time favorite pasta sauce....and it is even better on freshly made linguini!  It's from The New Basics cookbook and deliciously wonderful!

2 jars (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts in oil-chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cups chopped onions

2 T. minced garlic

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1 T. ground black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

pinch of red pepper flakes

1 28 oz diced tomatoes in their juice

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped parsley or 2 T. dried

Drain artichoke hearts, reserving the marinade.  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.  Add the onions, garlic, oregano, basil, peppers, salt, red pepper flakes and reserved artichoke marinade.  Sate over medium heat until onions and garlic are soft-about 10 minutes.  Add the tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes.  Add the artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, and parsley.  Stir gently and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.  

Divine!