---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: PENNE WITH ARTICHOKES AND MARINATED TOMATOES Categories: Ethnic, Sun-dried, Vegetables, Pasta, Sauces Yield: 4 servings -------------------------------FROM JPMD44A------------------------------- 1 cn Artichoke hearts (13-15 oz.) 5 Garlic cloves; minced 2 oz Somona marin. dried tomatoes 2 tb Olive oil from mar. tomatoes 2 tb Lemon juice 1 ts Red pepper flakes 2 tb Parsley; fresh chopped 3/4 c Bread crumbs; fresh 1 tb Garlic; chopped 12 oz Penne pasta; cooked, drained 1 tb Romano cheese, grated 1/4 ts Black pepper; freshly ground 1/4 ts Salt Drain the artichokes and reserve the liquid. Add enough water to make 1 cup liquid. Cut the artichokes in quarters. Cook and stir the 5 cloves minced garlic into 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden. Reduce the heat to low. Add artichokes and tomatoes; simmer 1 minute. Stir in artichoke liquid, lemon juice, pepper flakes, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Meanwhile in a separate saute pan, cook and stir bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic in remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Pour artichoke sauce over penne in large bowl; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture and cheese. Source: COOKING WITH MARINATED DRIED TOMATOES -----