Penne With Artichokes And Marinated Tomatoes

Course :	Artichokes
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

15	ounces	artichoke hearts - -- (1 can), liquid reserved
5	cloves	garlic -- minced
2	ounces	sonoma marinated dried tomatoes -- (1/4 jar), drained
2	tablespoons	olive oil from marinated tomatoes -- divided
2	tablespoons	lemon juice
1	teaspoon	red pepper flakes
2	tablespoons	fresh parsley -- chopped
3/4	cup	fresh bread crumbs
1	tablespoon	garlic
12	ounces	penne pasta -- cooked and drained
1	tablespoon	romano cheese -- grated
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper -- or to taste
1/4	teaspoon	salt -- or to taste

Preparation:

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.

Nutritional Information:

345 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (2% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 69g Carbohydrate; 2mg Cholesterol; 202mg Sodium