Olive Garden Vegetable Pasta Recipes

PASTA WITH FRESH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, broccoli, squash, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes., Stir in pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA

Steps:

• Combine the cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
• Just before you're ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente according to the directions on the package (be careful - it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!). Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well. Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
• Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion together in large bowl.
• Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
• Chill for one hour before serving.

OLIVE GARDEN SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a heavy skillet over medium heat until fragrant, then add the mushrooms and shallots and saute until golden, not brown.
• Add the bacon strips, stir well and turn off the heat.
• Add the warm spaghetti and blend all ingredients together thoroughly.
• Add the warm becahmel sauce, pepper, parsley and salt and blend thoroughly.
• Serve immediately with Parmesan.
• Sauce:.
• In a heavy non-aluminum pot, melt butter and flour and cook on moderate heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly with wire whisk.
• Do not allow the roux to color more than blond.
• Add milk (no skim or low-fat) and bring to just below the boiling point.
• Remove from heat immediately and keep warm.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Saute veggies, basil, and garlic in oil over medium-high heat.
• Combine broth, starch, and salt, then stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, then cook and stir 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes.
• Top pasta with veggie mix or stir all together, then top with parmesan cheese.
• Sprinkle individual servings with red pepper, black pepper, or pine nuts, or just leave as is!