pesto and penne with tomatoes and artichoke hearts

Name: Pesto and Penne with Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 jar(s) 6-7 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drain and reserve marinade; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 can(s) 28-oz. can diced tomatoes in juice; 1/2 cup(s) jarred pesto sauce; 12 ounce(s) penne pasta, cooked; 1/3 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated

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Updated on Dec 22, 2017

An easy week-day pasta dish that will make your family think you cooked all day.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 jar 6-7 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drain and reserve marinade
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 can 28-oz. can diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup jarred pesto sauce
12 ounces penne pasta, cooked
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make pesto and penne with tomatoes and artichoke hearts

Step 1

Heat 3 tbsp. reserved oil/marinade from artichoke hearts in a heavy pot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender.

Step 2

Add tomatoes with juice, drained artichoke hearts and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 3

Add pesto and simmer 1 minute. Mix in cooked pasta and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4

Transfer to a large bowl, garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese.
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