Marinated Artichoke Tomato Sauce

I made up this sauce because I love the taste of artichokes and tomato. I use it on many pasta dishes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 2-4
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄3 cup  marinated artichoke oil
• 1  cup  chicken stock
• 2  garlic cloves, pressed
• 2  teaspoons  italian seasoning
• 6  whole  marinated artichoke hearts
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. chop the artichoke hearts.
2. pour the can of crushed tomatoes, artichokes, artichoke oil, chicken stock in a pot on high heat.
3. add the garlic and italian seasoning.
4. bring to a low boil and then reduce to a simmer on low heat.
5. allow the flavors to meld together and the sauce to reduce down for 1 hour.
6. add salt and pepper to taste as needed.