Mediterranean Spiral Pasta

By Mike_67

Ingredients

• 16 ounces spiral pasta, cooked
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces quartered artichoke hearts, in water
• 1 medium yellow pepper, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup whole pitted kalamata olives
• 15 ounce can garbanzo beans
• 15 ounces can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 6 fresh basil leaves, minced
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta per package directions until al dente. While pasta cooks, place olive oil, red pepper flakes and onions in a skillet and sauté until golden. Add garlic, artichokes and yellow pepper, sauté until just browned. Add broth, olives, garbanzos and tomatoes. Gently simmer 5 minutes. Place drained pasta in a large bowl and pour sauce over and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and basil.