Artichoke Pasta

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
3 14.5 ounces cans diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
2 14 ounces cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup whipping cream
12 ounces dried linguine, fettuccine, or other favorite pasta
Sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives and/or sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
Crumbled feta cheese or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Coat the inside of a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Drain two of the cans of diced tomatoes (do not drain remaining can). In the prepared cooker, stir together drained and undrained tomatoes, the artichoke hearts, and garlic.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in whipping cream; let stand about 5 minutes to heat through.