2 sm. jars marinated artichoke hearts
10 plus fresh tomatoes or 2 med. cans of whole tomatoes and 1/2 liquid
2 cloves minced garlic
1 med. red onion, diced
1 - 1 1/2 tsp. fresh basil
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
1/2 tsp. fresh oregano
Pepper to taste (dried herbs may be substituted)
1/2 red wine (optional)
Noodles (fettuccine preferably or spaghetti)

In large sauce pan pour 1/2 oil from artichoke hearts. Saute garlic and onions until onions are just getting soft. If using fresh tomatoes, drop in boiling water for a few seconds to help remove skin. Chop up tomatoes. Add to pan. Add basil, thyme, oregano. Keep on medium low heat for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Put water on to boil for noodles. Cut up artichoke hearts and add to sauce pan and add pepper. Keep on medium low for another 10 to 15 minutes. Cook noodles. Serves approximately 4.