Best Olive Garden Penne Senese Recipes

OLIVE GARDEN PENNE SENESE

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This recipe is from the files of Riserva di Fizzano and the Rocca delle Macie Winery - Olive Garden's Italian Partners.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories Penne

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
6 Italian sausages, casing removed
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart heavy cream
1/4 lb prosciutto ham, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 lb parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning (optional)
salt, to taste
fresh basil leaf, chopped (garnish)
fresh sage, chopped (garnish)
parmesan cheese, grated (garnish)

Steps:

Heat pan over medium heat. Add butter and allow to melt. Add oil, onions and garlic. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sausage. Cook until pink is no longer visible in sausage.
Add white wine and bring to a boil. Whisk in flour and let cook for 1 minute to remove flour taste. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until sauce reaches desired consistency.
Add cooked, drained pasta to pan with sauce. Toss well.
Transfer to large serving platter and garnish with fresh basil, sage and additional parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2248.3, Fat 173.7, SaturatedFat 84.3, Cholesterol 462.2, Sodium 2510.5, Carbohydrate 113, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 61.6

OLIVE GARDEN PENNE ROMANA ( COPYCAT )

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Inspired by Romana Neri, head chef at Olive Garden Riserva di Fizzano restaurant in Tuscany and the Culinary Institute of Tuscany, this is a simple and delicious pasta dish with fresh green beans, tomatoes and extra-virgin olive oil tossed with penne in a white wine herb sauce. Adapted from Lanier Publishing. There is a large Italian population in New England!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped in 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or veg. broth)
2 cups green beans, blanched
1 cup tomatoes, diced
4 cups penne pasta, cooked
3 tablespoons romano cheese
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

Romana Sauce:.
Heat the oil in a small saucepan at medium high heat. Add onions and crushed red pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in wine, rosemary, parsley and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch and chicken or vegetable broth. Add mixture to sauce and stir well. Bring to a boil and set aside.
Pasta:.
Heat saute pan over medium heat. Add green beans and tomato and cook for 1 minute. Add Romana sauce and hot, cooked and drained penne pasta. Add Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Stir well with a spoon, making sure the pasta is well coated.
Serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.3, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 691, Carbohydrate 97.2, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 5, Protein 14.3