Artichoke Spaghetti Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 medium artichokes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 garlic clove, minced
2 cups tomatoes, canned, Italian style
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon basil
salt
pepper

Preparation

Heat olive oil and butter. Cook the artichokes in the oil and butter, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaf, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the artichokes are tender.
Makes enough sauce for about 1 pound of spaghetti.