Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Pie

 

I love Olive Garden but never had this dish.  

For sure I will be trying this recipe.

Love the blog Clarks Condensed which covers so much more than recipes.  Check it out!

Source: https://www.clarkscondensed.com/copycat-olive-garden-spaghetti-pie-chicken-alfredo/

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) of spaghetti noodles
• 1/2 cup cooked pancetta
• 1-2 cups of homemade alfredo (see comments for Alfredo recipe suggestions)
• 2 cups Italian cheese shredded cheese blend
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade if you really want)
• 1 to 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, sliced
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Italian Seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and put noodles in. Cook until al dente.
3. While cooking, put a pastry pie shell into a deep dish pie pan.
4. Drain the excess water from the pasta and then add in 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir quickly so the cheese doesn't get gloppy.
5. Pour the pasta evenly into the pie shell. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Italian cheese.
6. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until cheese on top is bubbling and brown.
7. While baking, grill chicken on stove top in a small amount of cooking oil. Toss chicken before cooking in pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
8. Make the alfredo sauce as well.
9. When pasta comes out of oven, top with chicken and alfredo sauce. Reserve extra alfredo sauce for people to add.

Notes

We love this alfredo sauce:

https://www.clarkscondensed.com/food/skinny-alfredo-sauce/

But here is the official Olive Garden alfredo sauce recipe from their website:

https://www.olivegarden.com/recipe/alfredo-sauce/man-imp-reci-prd-69

Pasta with Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil

This recipe is very similar to a simple sauce that I make.  The difference is a tiny bit of brown sugar to cut the acidity of the tomatoes and a handful of parsley.

Make your own variation, adding ingredients you like.  Throw it together and let the stove do all the work!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. pasta
• 4 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 28 oz. can whole plum tomatoes, chopped (reserve juices)
• Handful of basil leaves, chopped
• ½ c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat one tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a saucepan large enough to hold the tomatoes. Add garlic and cook about 1 minute or until softened.

2. Add the rest of the oil to saucepan, then add tomatoes and the reserved liquid.

3. When sauce starts to simmer, lower heat to maintain a slow simmer for 45 minutes.

4. Cook pasta according to package directions.

5. Salt and pepper sauce to taste, toss in basil leaves, stir and pour over pasta. Top with grated cheese.



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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

My nana often made this meal for lunch with homemade garlic bread, salad (with oil and vinegar dressing and parmesan cheese) and iced tea with lemon.  It was such a treat for me and it still remains one of my favorite meals.

The photo and the following recipe comes from Ina Garten, but I make mine a different way . . . I think much easier!

My version starts off by getting my pasta water boiling (with lots of salt) and get the pasta cooking.

At the same time, I heat up a pan and melt about 1/2 stick of butter.  Add about 2 garlic cloves, making sure the garlic does not brown.

Angel hair pasta is what I prefer and the best thing is that it is ready in three minutes, so I have to work fast to put this all together.

As the garlic is sauteeing in the butter, I start adding pasta water little by little.  (You'll need to experiment with how much pasta water you add.)  I love the way the pasta water slightly thickens the butter and also brings lots of flavor!  Right before the pasta is done, I throw in a handful of parsley.

Add drained pasta to the mixture, along with about 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.  Mix together!  I always make sure that I have enough mixture to add to the pasta so that the pasta doesn't stick together.  I hate when that happens! Reserve some of the pasta water when draining in case you need more.

A note about my recipe . . . I prefer butter over olive oil because I really don't like the taste of olive oil.  You can use olive oil or a combination of both.  Whatever you prefer!  

All in all, I've got this recipe down to just five minutes from start to finish.  I've had lots of practice making it since I was a little girl!

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Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1 pound dried spaghetti, such as DeCecco
• 1/3 cup good olive oil
• 8 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a pot large enough to hold the pasta, such as a 12-inch saute pan or a large, shallow pot. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it just begins to turn golden on the edges-don't overcook it! Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. Carefully add the reserved pasta-cooking water to the garlic and oil and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by about a third.

Add the drained pasta to the garlic sauce and toss. Off the heat, add the parsley and Parmesan and toss well. Allow the pasta to rest off the heat for 5 minutes for the sauce to be absorbed. Taste for seasoning and serve warm with extra Parmesan on the side.

Spaghetti With Roasted Tomatoes and Herbs

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti (3⁄4 box)
• 2 pounds cherry tomatoes (about 6 cups)
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, and chives)
• shaved Parmesan, for serving

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return it to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
3. Roast the tomatoes, tossing once, until they begin to burst, 20 to 25 minutes. 
4. Toss the pasta with the tomatoes, herbs, and remaining tablespoon oil. Serve with the Parmesan and additional oil (if desired).

Source:  Real Simple By Kate Merker, September 2010