Spicy Artichoke Tomato Sauce
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 can artichoke hearts (400g) ca 8-10 artichoke hearts, washed and drained
- 1 big onion peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves of garlic peeled
- 1 carrot peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 small chili peppers or 1 big one, roughly chopped
- 1 handful fresh parsley
- 500 ml sieved tomatoes
- 3 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tbsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tbsp. dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Directions
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Add washed and drained artichoke hearts, quartered onion, garlic cloves, chopped carrot, chopped chili peppers, and parsley to a food processor and blend until everything is smooth
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Heat olive oil (enough to cover the bottom) to a saucepan over medium heat
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Add artichoke paste from the food processor to the hot saucepan and stir well
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Cook for about 2-3 minutes
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Add tomato paste, sieved tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil and some salt and pepper and stir well
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Cook for 5-6 minutes over medium-low heat, stir regularly
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Add more salt or pepper if needed and serve with your favorite pasta