I know we say this often, but this really is fantastic for a pot luck. Summers in Sacramento are brutally hot during the day, but the delta bay breeze kicks in during the evening and that means we like, we like to party!

Approx. cost per serving: $0.65

Ingredients

• 1 bag of Farfalle pasta
• 1 small red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 6.5 oz bottle of marinated artichoke quarters, drained
• 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
• juice of one lemon
• 1/2 tsp lemon rind
• pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste
• cherry tomatoes, in halves to garnish

Method

Step 1

Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pan add olive oil, onions, garlic and saute until onions are translucent. Add artichoke quarters, garbanzo beans, lemon rind and juice, salt and pepper and let simmer over medium heat for five minutes. Add drained pasta, mix well.

Step 3

Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and freshly grated pepper.