Best Pasta Gamberetti E Pinoli Macaroni Grill Copycat Recipes

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INSALATA FLORENTINE ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL COPYCAT



Insalata Florentine Romano's Macaroni Grill Copycat image

This is the most delicious salad; I just had to figure out how to make it! Light and refreshing, and you could add sliced chicken or flaked salmon for some protein.

Provided by hotdishmama

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 2 entree servings, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups spinach, julienned
1 cup radicchio or 1 cup arugula, julienned
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup orzo pasta
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons capers
1/3 cup green olives, chopped
6 kalamata olives, sliced
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shaved (to garnish)
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
salt, pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and toss.
  • Drain pasta thoroughly and cool. Add to salad ingredients and toss.
  • Whisk lemon juice and zest, mustard, honey, garlic, chives, basil, oil, and salt and pepper.
  • Toss dressing with salad, top with shaved parmesan, and serve.

ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL GEMBERETTI NOCI E DE PINO



Romano's Macaroni Grill Gemberetti Noci E De Pino image

Make and share this Romano's Macaroni Grill Gemberetti Noci E De Pino recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Valerie in Florida

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

24 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
3 cups sliced mushrooms (washed and sliced ( 1/4 inch thick)
1 1/2 tablespoons roasted pine nuts
6 cups fresh spinach leaves
6 cups cooked vermicelli
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh garlic (minced, up to 4)
lemon butter sauce
1 tablespoon shallot (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 lb lightly-salted butter (cut into, tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash spinach and remove stems before drying leaves between paper towels. Set aside. Spread pine nuts over bottom of sheet pan and place pan in oven on top rack. Roast until golden brown, approximately 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Peel and devein shrimp. Set aside. Wash and slice fresh mushrooms. Set aside. Boil pasta in large pot of water to al dente stage according to directions on package. Set Aside.
  • Prepare lemon butter sauce: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shallots and garlic until translucent. Add white wine and reduce slightly more than 1/2, whisking occasionally. Add cream and reduce by 1/2. Add lemon juice and reduce by 1/2. Add white pepper. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining butter 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking continuously after each addition to completely incorporate butter. Continue to simmer, whisking until sauce just coats spoon.
  • In large skillet over medium-high heat melt the 4 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and sauté until garlic is translucent. Stir in mushrooms, shrimp, and pine nuts. Sauté several minutes or until shrimp are done and show color. Remove skillet from heat and gently stir in spinach. Place warm pasta on plate with shrimp mixture to the side. Pour lemon sauce over pasta, permitting a bit of sauce onto shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1564.3, Fat 130.5, SaturatedFat 79.9, Cholesterol 401.4, Sodium 1181.7, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 23.4

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