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      Title: Ziti, Artichokes, & Olives With Spicy Tomato Sauce
 Categories: Pasta
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      1 tb Olive oil -OR-
    1/4 c  Water
      1 md Onion; chopped
      3 cl Garlic; chopped
      2 tb Tomato paste
      2 lb Ripe plum tomatoes;
           - chopped -OR-
     28 oz Can diced tomatoes; drained
      9 oz Frozen artichoke hearts;
           - cooked per pkg directions
           - & drained
      2 tb Dry red wine
    1/2 ts Red pepper flakes
    1/2 c  Kalamata olives;
           - pitted, chopped
           Salt
           Black pepper; freshly ground
      1 lb Ziti
    1/4 c  Fresh basil or parsley;
           - chopped
 
  Heat the olive oil or water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add
  the onion, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in
  the garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the garlic is
  fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, artichokes, wine, and
  red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the olives.
  Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer while you cook the
  ziti.
  
  Bring a large pot of salted water to a bol over high heat. Cook the
  ziti, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain the pasta and pace
  in a large, shallow serving bowl. Add the sauce and basil and toss to
  combine. Serve hot.
  
  Recipe by Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson
 
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