Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

6 Fresh baby artichokes 3 tb Fresh basil ; or 1 tsp. drie
1/4 c Lemon juice 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 lb Penne pasta 1/4 ts Black pepper
1/2 c Tomato juice 1/2 c Fresh tomato ; chopped
2 tb Olive oil 1/2 c Olives ; kalamata
2 Cl Garlic ; minced 2 tb Capers
3 tb Fresh parsley 1/2 c Feta cheese ; optional

Recipe by: dartji#gdss.grumman.com (Jim Dart !!!)

1. Cut stems off artichokes. Peel off tough outer leaves to reveal
yellow-green hearts. Cut artichokes into quarters. Combine 1/4 cup
lemon juice with 2 cups water in a medium bowl. Add artichokes to
lemon water and toss to prevent discoloration. Drain. Steam
artichokes until tender, about 20 minutes. chill.

2. In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a rapid boil. Add 1
teaspoon salt and penne. Cook penne until al dente, about 10
minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

3. To make salad dressing: combine tomato juice, olive oil, lemon
juice, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in a food processor or
blender and puree for 30 seconds.

4. Toss together artichokes, penne, capers, olives and feta cheese
in a large bowl salad bowl. Pour dressing over and toss well.

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