• 1 large onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 5 tbsp dried basil
• 4-8 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs chicken breast or 4 cups of tofu
• 1 can tomato sauce (not paste!)
• 1 can small diced tomatos
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 can of quartered artichoke hearts (optional)
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms (optional)
• 1 cup of sliced black olives (optional)
• 2 cups of fresh spinach (optional)
• Toasted pine nuts (garnish)
• Fresh parmesan (garnish)
• Fresh Basil (cut into small strips) (garnish)
• Pasta noodles (penne absorbs the sauce well)

1. Cut chicken into small 1 inch pieces and cook in a skillet with 1 or 2 tbsps of olive oil.
2. In another skillet, saute garlic and onion in olive oil under tender, add wine and cook down another 5-10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, basil and water- cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add all other optional ingredients and cook for 10-20 minutes uncovered.
4. Add chicken (or leave chicken out for a vegetarian option. It is also really good with crumbled Tofu!)
5. Serve over cooked noodles and top with the three garnishes listed above.

This is a recipe that I got from my sister with a few additions for more flavor. It is perfect for large groups because it is quick and easy to make!