Creamy Marinated Artichoke Pasta Sauce

3 servings

Ingredients:
8-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large onion, sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt/pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan to taste
1/2 pound pasta, cooked and drained


FRY the artichoke hearts after draining. Add the olive oil and butter and heat till the butter melts. Put the onion slices in the pan and saute for a few minutes.
CHOP the artichoke hearts into bite-size pieces. Then add the pieces to the pan with the onions, and saute for a few more minutes, until the onion gets translucent. Add the basil, and saute about a minute or two to blend flavors. Stir in the cottage cheese and the sour cream and gently heat through. Do not boil. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour the sauce over cooked pasta, and top with grated Parmesan.Makes .Approximate values per serving: 495 calories, 18 g fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 65 g carbohydrates, 427 mg sodium, 33 percent calories from fat.