Olive Garden Penne Romana ( Copycat )
- Romana Sauce
- 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)
- Pasta
- 2 cups green beans, blanched
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 4 cups penne pasta, cooked
- 3 tablespoons romano cheese
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 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!
romana sauce, extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion, red pepper, garlic, white wine, fresh rosemary, parsley, salt, cornstarch, chicken broth, pasta, green beans, tomatoes, penne pasta, romano cheese, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/olive-garden-penne-romana-copycat-127689 (may not work)