Creamy Artichoke Pasta

12 ozs spaghetti (uncooked)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
6 ozs artichoke hearts (marinated)
1 onions
3 cloves garlic cloves (chopped)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper (ground)
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (ground)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and keep warm.

2 While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place olive oil, butter, and liquid from artichoke hearts in skillet. Cut artichoke hearts into bite-size pieces. When olive oil mixture is hot, add onion and garlic. Saute until soft and lightly browned. Stir in artichoke hearts and saute until heated through. Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Remove from heat and stir in cottage cheese and sour cream. Toss mixture with cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

 2010  Nathan Krämer  Blair, Nebraska   http://www.nathankramer.com/cookbook/