My SIL does this pasta thing that's really easy:

Maybe 1/2 pound or so of angel hair, cooked and drained.
1 can (16-20 oz?) artichoke hearts, drained
16 oz can diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning

Drain and maybe quarter the artichoke hearts and mix in with the
tomatoes.

I love it but have altered it. :-/
This aftenoon when I made it, I used about 2/3 of a box of bow tie
pasta, cooked; a 6-oz jar of marinated artichoke hearts, and the can of
tomatoes.
I drained the artichokes (reserve the marinade) and scooped the tomatoes
out of the can with a slotted spoon and mixed them in. Loved it. If it
seems too dry, add either the reserved marinade from the artichokes
and/or some of the tomato sauce left in the can. I'd for sure use some
of the marinade.

It doesn't get any easier than that and, no, I'm not interested in using
fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic -- I really don't think it would be
the same and I don't think it would necessarily be better.
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