How to make Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo sauce is one of the most popular Italian sauces.
Many people rate Italian restaurants by their Alfredo sauce. Now you should know that Alfredo sauce isn’t hard to make. You can easily make a very tasty plate of pasta at home. They key is good quality ingredients. Don’t skip on the butter, heavy cream, and [...]

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Joe Tecces Chicken and Broccoli – make a light and healthful meal in minutes.

Enjoy a light and healthy meal any night of the week.  Boneless skinless chicken breasts are paired up with fresh broccoli, garlic, Parmesean cheese and more.  Make up a little pasta and enjoy a meal that is healthy, and easy to prepare.
3 -4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts – cut into bite sized pieces
1 big head broccoli [...]

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Ron’s Ultimate Spaghetti – why order spaghetti from a restaurant when it tastes like this at home?

This is a fantastic spaghetti. I never, never order spaghetti when we dine out. I find it very bland, offering mostly tomato sauce with out much flavor. This is our family recipe and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
1 lb ground beef
1 diced sweet onion
1 diced green bell pepper
3 8 ounce) [...]

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Pasta House Co. Fettuccine Alfredo – Alfredo sauce is easy to make at home. You can make this dish in a matter of minutes.

I’ve worked for the Pasta House Co. for many years and have acquired quite a few of their “secret” recipes. Hope you enjoy!
10 ounces cooked Fettuccine noodles
8 ounces cream (Half & Half)
1 ounce Butter
1/4 cup FRESH grated Parmigianino Cheese
Cook noodles in salted water until 3/4 done; strain off water and put noodles back in pot. [...]

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Four-Cheese Manicotti – a cheesy and meaty hearty pasta dish perfect anytime.

This is a wonderful dish to make for company, or even to make ahead, and reheat for later.  Cheese and meat fill large manicotti shells.  Enjoy this classic Italian dish anytime.
2 15 oz. cans tomato puree
1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 15 oz. can tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 [...]

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Johnny Carino’s Artichokes and Angel Hair Pasta – make a pasta dish quickly and easily with a few ingredients that tastes incredible.

You can put together a hearty and healthy meal quickly with garlic, Roma tomatoes, Artichokes, and more in no time.
4 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves fresh garlic finely diced
1 cup finely diced Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup finely diced black olives
1/4 cup capers
1 small jar of Artichoke hearts, halved
1 package angel hair pasta
Sauté garlic in olive oil until [...]

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Sweetie Pie’s Macaroni and Cheese – such a comfort food, try this recipe that features a variety of different cheeses.

Creamy, cheesy delicious mac and cheese from a famous St. Louis soul food eatery.  It is hard to turn down a comfort food like this one.
1 pound elbow macaroni pasta
1 cup whole milk
2 cans (12 oz. size) evaporated milk
3 eggs
2 sticks butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 pound Colby cheese, shredded
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 [...]

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Johnny Carinos Bowtie Festival

Johnny Carinos is known for their delicious Italian food, you can find these restaurants in many large cities.  This dish features bacon, fresh vegetables, chicken all tossed in a creamy tomato sauce.
1 ounce melted butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
1/8 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced cooked bacon
1/4 cup diced Roma tomatoes
1 cup sliced cooked chicken
1 [...]

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Olive Garden is known for their seasonal menu’s.  Here is one of their most recent seasonal menu.  This recipe combines many things you have in your kitchen:  preserves, chicken stock, basil, chicken breasts.  Don’t miss out on this flavorful dish.  You can cook up a little pasta with this, and have an entire meal.
Apricot [...]

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Olive Garden Shrimp Caprese – enjoy a seasonal Olive Garden recipe at home.

Olive Garden makes creative and inventive recipes.  Their Shrimp Caprese is a delightful meal for the summer.  The fresh basil adds a very nice touch.  Consider using the wine that you make this with one that you enjoy drinking, and one that you will drink with the meal.
3 lbs Roma tomatoes, cored* and cut into [...]

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Spaghetti Puttanesca – make this classic Italian dish at home.

An authentic Italian recipe! This dish is originally from Southern Italy. It is my family’s favorite because many of the ingredients are added just before serving and it gives me the benefit to please all by keeping the black olives out of mine or the anchovies out of my daughter. My husband likes them all [...]

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Olive Garden’s Capellini Primavera – this is a light and healthy pasta dish filled with vegetables.

This is a light and wonderful dish if you are watching what you are eating.  This is full of vegetables, and not overly heavy.  Fresh carrots, mushrooms, and broccoli help make for a healthy dinner.
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
3/4 cup julienne-cut carrots (1/8-by-1/8-by-11/2-inch)
5 cups (12 ounces) broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch [...]

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Lasagna with White Sauce – Lasagna with a twist, a white mozzarella cheese sauce.

Uncooked lasagna noodles are layered with a meaty tomato sauce flavored with Italian seasoning, and a white sauce that contains mozzarella cheese. More cheese goes over the top, before the dish is covered and baked. The noodles cook as the lasagna bakes.
1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) tomatoes, cut up
2 Tbsp. [...]

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Macaroni Grill doesn’t offer this pasta and chicken dish any more, but you can enjoy this dish anytime you like. 
Asiago Sauce: 4 C heavy whipping cream 1/8 tsp paste or dried chicken base (bullion works too) 1 1/4 C asiago cheese [...]

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The Pasta House Co. is known for its very tasty Italian food.  This Penne Primavera is no exception.  The fresh veggies makes this a wonderfully light dish.
1/2oz.  Olive Oil 2 oz. Fresh Broccoli 1 oz. sliced, fresh Mushrooms 1 oz.  sliced, fresh Zucchini [...]

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