Pasta Sauce With a Heart <3

• 2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 12 teaspoon dried oregano
• 12 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
• 12 teaspoon salt
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, with juice
• 14 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped

1. Drain artichoke hearts and coarsely chop, reserving marinate for the sauce.
2. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan.
3. Add onions, garlic, spices, and reserved marinade.
4. Saute over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, or until onions and garlic are soft and translucent.
5. In a large bowl, AND with clean hands, lightly crush the whole plum tomatoes in their juices.
6. Add the tomatoes, cover and bring to a boil, then let simmer for about 30 minutes.
7. Add chopped artichokes and fresh parsley.
8. Stir and simmer for another 5 minutes.
9. Use to top 1 lb of your favorite pasta.

olive oil, onions, garlic, oregano, basil, black pepper, salt, red pepper, tomatoes, flatleaf italian parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-sauce-with-a-heart-3-265973 (may not work)