Serves: 4
Total Calories: 84

6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained, reserving juice
1 cup onion slivered
1 garlic clove, minced
14 1/2 ounces tomatoes whole, peeled
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup water
2 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan, heat the reserved marinade. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the marinade for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Chop the artichoke hearts and add to the onion mixture with the tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, water, basil and salt. Break up the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes.

Variation: Savory Caper and Olive Sauce

Eliminate the marinated artichoke hearts and basil. In a 2-1/2 quart saucepan, heat 2 tb of Olive Oil. Cook and stir the onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add 3/4 cup sliced and quartered zucchini, tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, water, salt, 1/2 cup (2 1/4 oz can) of drained and sliced olives, and 2 tb of drained capers. Proceed as directed above.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 84
Calories from Fat: 15

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