Baked Artichoke Hearts

INGREDIENTS         
2    jars (6 ounce) marinated artichoke hearts
1    tablespoon olive oil
1    cup chopped white onion
2    cloves garlic, minced
1    cup diced tomatoes with juice
1    can (2 ounce) anchovy filets
½   teaspoon dried basil
½   cup bread crumbs
¼   cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the artichoke hearts in a single layer in an oven proof baking dish.

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, anchovies and basil and cook, stirring, until the anchovies are completely dissolved into the tomato juice, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Pour this mixture over the artichoke hearts, making sure all the artichokes are covered. Sprinkle on the bread crumbs and cheese and bake for about 20 minutes until the bread crumbs are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the dish to cool somewhat before serving.

This dish can also be prepared in individual-sized baking dishes. Put 3 to 4 artichoke hearts into each dish and cover as for the large baking dish, Place them onto a sided, flat baking sheet when in the oven.