Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 (1 lb.) can Italian plum tomatoes
  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • 1 1/2 c. spaghetti cooking liquid
  • 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen or canned artichoke hearts, boiled 5 minutes and drained
  • 1/4 lb. Feta cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. oregano
  • 1/4 c. chopped black olives
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

  • In a skillet, heat the oil and cook the garlic for a few seconds.
  • Add the tomatoes; bring to a boil.
  • Let them bubble steadily for 5 minutes.
  • Set the pan aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the spaghetti; stir until the water returns to a boil.
  • Let the pasta bubble steadily for 6 to 8 minutes, or until it is tender but still has some bite.
  • Before you drain the spaghetti, dip a heatproof 2-cup measuring cup into the pot and remove 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid.
  • Drain the pasta; return it to the pot with 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Cover the pot; set it aside.