Olive Garden Take Home Reheat Recipes

OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil the fettuccine according to package instructions. As the water preheats, begin the sauce.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
• Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
• Add the heavy cream in splashes, stirring continuously. Add the milk in the same manner.
• Bring to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat to low to bubble. It will continue to thicken as it simmers.
• Slowly stir in the cheese. Taste and season with salt/pepper if desired.
• Drain the pasta and carefully mix it into the sauce until well incorporated. The pasta will absorb the sauce and it will continue to thicken.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve!

SLOW COOKER OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In the insert of your slow cooker/crockpot, place your boneless skinless chicken breasts. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ black pepper evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle the entire contents of the dry italian dressing mix evenly over the chicken as well.
• Pour the chicken broth into the crockpot with the chicken and spices. Cover with the lid and turn on HIGH for 4 hours.
• Once your chicken is done, remove it and shred it using 2 forks to pull it apart into bite-sized pieces.
• Pour out all but 1 cup of the excess liquid that is remaining in the pot. Return the shredded chicken back to the crockpot insert and add back the reserved 1 cup of the seasoned cooking liquid.
• Turn your crockpot to WARM while you cook your pasta and make your sauce.
• Cook your pasta according to package directions (8-10 minutes) and drain when done.
• In a medium saucepan, on medium heat, melt your butter. Once your butter is melted, whisk in the flour making sure there are no lumps.
• Add your grated garlic, dried parsley, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Whisk to combine. Slowly add the half & half and heavy cream, making sure that you are whisking the entire time. This is very important to avoid any lumps in your final alfredo sauce.
• Cook your cream mixture for 5-6 minutes, whisking often, until it starts to bubble and thicken. Once your cream mixture has thickened, turn off the heat and add your grated parmesan cheese. Stir to completely combine.
• Add your cooked and drained pasta to your shredded chicken, then pour your alfredo sauce on top. Stir to combine. You can top your slow cooker Olive Garden chicken alfredo pasta with the fresh chopped parsley at this time if desired.

COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN CANNELLONI RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic until soft and translucent.
• Add the beef and pork to the pan. Stir well and break up any large chunks of meat. Continue sautéing until no longer pink.
• Deglaze with red wine and reduce for about 1 minute before adding in the beef broth, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf.
• Allow the pan to come to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let cook for 15 additional minutes, then discard the bay leaf.
• Season to taste with salt and ground pepper. Adjust accordingly and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk in the flour for 2 minutes before adding the milk.
• Let simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened before adding the parsley and ½ cup of parmesan cheese. Set aside.
• Transfer the meat mixture into a large mixing bowl along with the egg yolks. Stir well to combine, then add in the cheese sauce.
• Spread the marinara sauce into the bottom of your preferred baking dish.
• Take the cooked cannelloni noodles and spoon about ¼ cup of the beef and cheese mixture down the center of the cannelloni.
• Lay the stuffed cannelloni in a single layer at the bottom of the dish.
• Repeat with the remaining marinara sauce and stuffed cannelloni, stacking the noodles as needed.
• Pour any remaining beef and cheese mixture on top followed by the remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle the top with the remaining parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes, then set into the broiler for 2 minutes.
• Remove once the top is golden brown and garnish with parsley. Serve and enjoy!