BOW TIES W/ SPICY ARTICHOKE SAUCE

BOW TIES W/ SPICY ARTICHOKE SAUCE image

Categories Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

-8 oz bow tie or rigatoni pasta
1 lb fresh tomatoes, diced (about 3 M)
1 M yellow onion, diced
1 C sliced fresh mushrooms
1 T crushed fresh garlic
1 T dried basil
1 T dried oregano
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/4 t ground black pepper
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 T lemon juice
1/2 C plus 2 T grated nonfat or reduced-fat parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Cook past al dente according to pkg directions. Drain well, and return pasta to the pot, and cover to keep warm. 2. While the pasta is cooking, combine the tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano, cayenne, and black pepper in a L skillet. Place over M-low heat, cover, and cook for 10 - 12 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft. 3. Add the artichoke hearts bell peppers and lemon juice to the skillet mixture. Cover and cook for 2 additional minutes, or until the peppers are crisp-tender. Reduce the heat to low. 4. Add pasta to the skill mixture, and toss gently to mix. Add the parmesan, toss gently, and serve immediately.