Linguine with Spicy Beef and Artichokes

By michaelmeiner

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 2 cups vegetable primavera sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 cloves garlic -- crushed
• 1 14 oz. can quartered artichoke hearts -- drained
• linguine

Preparation

Step 1

Cook meat in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well, and return meat to pan. Add the spaghetti sauce and the next 4 ingredients and stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in artichokes; cover and simmer 2 minutes. Serve meat mixture over linguine.