Tuesday, March 1, 2011

ARTICHOKE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

This recipe was submitted by Bridget, and she highly recommends it.  It is from the cookbook: Vegetarian Times: Low Fat & Fasthttp://www.vegetariantimes.com/product/53
I haven't made this yet, but I plan to.  It sounds really good & easy to make. Thanks, Bridget!

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup water
1 141/2-oz can diced tomatoes
1 14-oz can artichoke hearts in water,
  drained & chopped
1 cup water
1 6-oz can tomato paste
2 tbls sliced green olives (optional)
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
11/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

In a 3-quart saucepan, cook onion and garlic in water over medium-high heat.  Stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.  Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.  Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.  Serve over hot cooked pasta of your choice.

Makes 5 cups; 10 servings

Per 1/2 cup serving (not including pasta):
Cal: 52
Protein: 2g
Fat: 0g
Carbs: 12g
Chol: 0g
Sodium: 338mg
Fiber: 3g