Ingredients

  • 12 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • 3 lbs small red potatoes (or white rose potatoes)
  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts (or 1 14-oz. can)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups store-bought pasta sauce (tomato-mushroom sauce preferred or your choice of another ready-made sauce)
  • 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
  • 14 cup olive oil (or less if desired)
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or fresh basil)

Method

  • Rinse the dried mushrooms, then soak them in a small bowl in about 1 cup water for 30 minutes.
  • Lift out the softened mushrooms, leaving any grit behind, and squeeze the excess liquid out of them.
  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
  • If they are large, halve or quarter them.
  • Add the potatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, garlic, wine, and tomato sauce to the slow cooker insert.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until potatoes are tender and the flavors are blended.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, add the olives, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve garnished with rosemary or basil.