Artichoke Spaghetti Sauce

Taken from the Swiss Cookbook by Nika Standen Hazelton

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 3  medium artichokes, thinly sliced
• 1  medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 garlic clove, minced
• 2  cups tomatoes, canned, Italian style
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Heat olive oil and butter. Cook the artichokes in the oil and butter, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
2. Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaf, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the artichokes are tender.
4. Makes enough sauce for about 1 pound of spaghetti.