Hearty Artichoke Penne

Recipe Ingredients

2		Artichoke hearts marinated in oil - - (6 oz ea)
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Chopped onion
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped garlic
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried basil
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Red-pepper flakes
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Ground beef
2		Plum tomatoes - (28 oz ea) - crushed, with
		Their juices
2 tablespoons	30ml	Tomato paste
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped flat-leaf parsley
		Cooked penne pasta for 6 to 8 people

Recipe Instructions

Drain the artichokes and halve them lengthwise, reserving the artichokes and the oil marinade separately.

Place 3 tablespoons of the artichoke oil in a heavy pot. Add the onion and wilt, stirring, over low heat for 10 minutes; add the garlic during the last 2 minutes. Stir in the basil, oregano and red-pepper flakes.

Add the beef and brown over medium heat, breaking up the clumps. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and salt. Stir and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

Add the reserved artichokes and remaining oil marinade and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring. Stir in the parsley and adjust the seasonings. Serve over cooked penne.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

Per serving (based on 8): 472 calories, 57g carbohydrates, 21g protein, 18g fat, 38mg cholesterol.

Source:
Simply Delicious by Sheila Lukins from Parade magazine - Pub date: - 04-16-2000

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