Tomato Alfredo Sauce with Artichokes

Submitted by Darcy from DE

"Use flour and milk to make a sauce with canned artichoke hearts, then cook the sauce briefly with onions, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and chopped basil. Toss with cooked pasta and enjoy a fresh and flavorful dish."

Ingredients:
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt to taste

Directions:
1. Chop artichoke hearts and place in large skillet with juice. Thicken with flour and milk to desired consistency.

2. Add onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, basil, and salt. Cook for a short time, leaving vegetables firm and tasty and pretty.

3. Cook up a batch of your favorite spaghetti noodles (e.g., angel hair or spaghettini). Rinse. Toss artichoke sauce on top of cooked pasta.

Groups:
Italian, Pasta, Main Dish

Preparation Time:
10 mins

Cooking Time:
20 mins

Servings:
4-6