Ziti with Red Peppers, Olives, Artichokes and Gorgonzola

I always keep a large bag of frozen baby artichokes in the freezer because I like to use them in so many different recipes...like this one.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ziti pasta, cooked al dente
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dried  hot pepper flakes
• 1  cup  firmly packed spinach, washed well,spun dry and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  drained minced  roasted red pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped black olives
• 4  cooked artichoke hearts, halved
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
• 1⁄2 cup  cream
• 1⁄2 cup  crumbled gorgonzola
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. While ziti is cooking, combine oil, basil, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes and cook over moderately-low heat for 30 seconds.
2. Add spinach, peppers, olives and artichokes and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
3. Add wine and boil 2-3 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by half.
4. Add cream and cook for 2 minute.
5. Add cheese, stirring, until cheese is melted.
6. Drain ziti and put into a large bowl.
7. Pour sauce over and toss to coat.
8. Sprinkle with parmesan.
9. Serve immediately.