pesto and penne with tomatoes and artichoke hearts

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

An easy week-day pasta dish that will make your family think you cooked all day.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pesto and penne with tomatoes and artichoke hearts

  • 1 jar
    6-7 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drain and reserve marinade
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 3 lg
    garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 can
    28-oz. can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1/2 c
    jarred pesto sauce
  • 12 oz
    penne pasta, cooked
  • 1/3 c
    parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make pesto and penne with tomatoes and artichoke hearts

  • 1
    Heat 3 tbsp. reserved oil/marinade from artichoke hearts in a heavy pot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender.
  • 2
    Add tomatoes with juice, drained artichoke hearts and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • 3
    Add pesto and simmer 1 minute. Mix in cooked pasta and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Transfer to a large bowl, garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese.

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