Pasta Sauce Raphael

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

2	jars	marinated artichoke hearts in oil -- (6 ounce jars)
1/4	cup	olive oil
2	cups	onions -- chopped
2	tablespoons	garlic -- minced
1/2	teaspoon	dried oregano
1/2	teaspoon	dried basil
1	tablespoon	black pepper -- coarsely ground
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	dash	dried red pepper flakes
1	can	plum tomatoes -- with juice, (about 3 1/2 cup) (28 oz)
3/4	cup	parmesan cheese -- fresh grated
1/4	cup	fresh Italian parsley -- chopped

Preparation:

Drain the artichoke hearts, reserving the marinade. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, basil, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, and reserved artichoke marinade. Sauté‚over medium low heat until the onions and garlic are soft and translucent, 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts, Parmesan, and parsley. Stir gently, and simmer another 5 minutes.