Penne with Artichokes

Pm the Menu Today~
 Penne with Artichokes

Time to dust off those pasta recipes...
the weather is getting warmer and
it's going to get hot, hot hot~

Pasta salads and summer just go together in my book.
When it's hot outside and you don't know what your hungry for,
a delicious, cool pasta salad always hits the spot.

Penne with Artichokes

Ingredients

• 1 jar (12 oz) quartered artichoke hearts
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup chicken broth, white wine or water
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 ounces tri colored penne pasta, cooked, drained and hot

Cooking Directions

1. Cook and stir the 5 garlic cloves in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until golden. Reduce heat to low. 
2. Add artichokes and tomatoes; simmer 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and chicken broth, white wine or water. Simmer 5 minutes.
3.  Pour artichoke mixture over penne in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Artichoke, Pasta, Italian, Salad, Tomato, Cheese