Thursday, January 20, 2011

Mom's Pasta

Our mother came to visit and made this pasta dish for me last year. She was all agog with excitement because she rarely cooks, yet she created this dish, and she was so happy to be able to share it.

1 lb. whole wheat spaghetti
2 cans diced and seasoned organic tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced and smashed
1 can or jar artichoke hearts
2 Morningstar "sausage" patties, crumbled
1 lemon
hot peppers, to taste
parmesan, to taste
salt, pepper, to taste

In a large pot, cook the spaghetti.

In a large pan, heat the oil, saute onions and garlic until tender. Meanwhile, chop artichokes. Add tomatoes, paste and "sausage" patties and to the pan. Cook down. Add artichokes, stir. Add cooked pasta to the pan. Meld the flavors together, and squeeze the lemon onto the mix. Toss and liberally add parmesan, salt, pepper, and hot peppers if using.

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