Better Than Olive Garden Pasta Pomodoro 🍝
Description:
I have always loved Olive Garden’s Pomodoro. This is what I came up with when I experimented at home. This does not heat up your kitchen and is a light supper dish for those hot summer evenings. If you like spice, add some crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Just don’t use anything but the freshest ingredients–you’ll end up with something that tastes pasty/chemical/bitter/etc.
Recipe Information:
- Cuisine: European
- Keywords: Low Cholesterol, < 15 Mins, Stove Top
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Serving: NaN
- Calories: 1205.3
- Fat Content: 46.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 50mg
- Sodium Content: 902.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 148.8g
- Fiber Content: 11.1g
- Sugar Content: 17.1g
- Protein Content: 48.5g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 2 | Tomatoes |
| 1/4 | Fresh basil leaf |
| 1/4 | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 4 | Parmesan cheese |
| 12 | Romano cheese |
| – | Pasta |
| – | Fresh ground pepper |
| – | Salt |
Instructions:
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Heat Olive Oil and Saute Garlic:
- Heat olive oil over high heat in a large pan.
- Add garlic cloves, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add Tomatoes and Seasoning:
- Add tomatoes to the pan, along with a pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Sauté for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
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Combine with Pasta:
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan along with the chopped fresh basil.
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Mix in Cheeses:
- Toss the pasta gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl or dish.
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Final Touch:
- Sprinkle 1/2 of the grated parmesan cheese and all of the romano cheese over the pasta.
- Toss the pasta once more to ensure everything is well combined.
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Serve:
- Serve the Pasta Pomodoro immediately.
- Offer the remaining 2 oz. of grated parmesan cheese at the table for extra garnishing.
This Better Than Olive Garden Pasta Pomodoro recipe is a delightful take on the classic, offering a burst of freshness from the tomatoes and basil, richness from the cheeses, and a hint of garlic in every bite. The quick cooking time makes it a perfect option for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something comforting yet light. Don’t forget to pair it with a glass of your favorite wine and enjoy a taste of homemade Italian goodness! 🍷😊
