Pasta Sauce Raphael
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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      pinch         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.