Pasta Sauce w/Artichokes

Toss together:
1 16 ounce can artichoke hearts (drained and cut into quarters)
2/3 cup green olives w/pimentos, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbs lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
pinch red pepper flakes
1 tsp oregano or basil
salt/pepper to taste

Cover and set aside for 1 hour to marinate.
Cook 1 pound linguine or spaghetti to al dente.
Combine the pasta and sauce in the pasta bowl and toss well. Serve immediately with grated Italian cheese on the side.

You may want to add cooked shrimp, chopped hard salami, or cooked chicken.
Judy/Buffalo

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