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Ziti with Tomatoes, Artichokes, Basil, Cheese and Olives

 

Recipe By :Maryana Vollstedt

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta Dishes {Posted}

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped yellow onion

2 garlic cloves -- minced

28 ounces canned whole tomatoes

with their juices, coarsely chopped

8 ounces tomato sauce

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or

3/4 teaspoon dried basil)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper

8 ounces ziti (about 3 cups) ziti -- cooked

as directed on package and drained

13 3/4 ounces canned artichoke hearts -- drained, quartered

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives

or ripe black olives, halved

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

additional cheese for serving

 

Preheat oven to 350F. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm oil. Add onion

and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce,

parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce

heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 15

minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pasta, artichokes, mozzarella cheese, and

olives and mix well.

 

Transfer to a 3-quart casserole lightly coated with cooking spray or oil. Cover

and bake go minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until

bubbly, about 20 minutes longer. Serve additional Parmesan cheese in a bowl.

 

Source:

" Big Book of Potluck: good food and lots of it -- for parties, gatherings, and

all occasions "

Copyright:

" 2003 Chronicle Books paperback ISBN0811838188 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 399 Calories; 17g Fat (38.6% calories

from fat); 15g Protein; 46g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 22mg Cholesterol;

1369mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3

Fat.

 

NOTES : [Picture on book front cover] A savory sauce of tomatoes and seasonings

is slowly simmered, then baked with pasta, artichokes, and cheese. A good side

dish for any potluck occasion, such as a block party. (SERVES 6.)

 

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