Funky Pasta - Quick, Easy and Tasty

Something I threw together to go with a marinated pork roast. The family inhaled it and DH took the rest to work the next day, so I guess it is a hit! ;) I have been told it is one to continue to make for them! Great for a quick work night meal!! ** I have made it with and without the white wine depending on if I have it on hand and they like it both ways!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  ounces linguine
• 2 -3  tablespoons  olive spread, Olivada Taste of Tuscany (Lindsay brand) or 2 -3  tablespoons  tapenade (other green olive type)
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, Muir Glen brand preferred
• 1⁄4 cup white wine (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup  marinated artichoke hearts
• 1⁄4 cup asiago 3-cheese blend (romano,asagio,parm)
•  black pepper, to taste
• 2  tablespoons garlic powder

Directions

1. Boil pasta in water with 2 tbsp garlic powder.
2. In a large pan, combine all ingredients except cheese over medium-high heat and saute for 5 minutes or until completely warmed, stirring constantly.
3. Add cheese and stir for another 2 minutes.
4. Serve immediately with main dish and salad. (Marinated pork loin worked great!).
5. Enjoy! ;).