Mario's Mangia Sampler Recipe
All of your East Side Mario's faves featuring Mario's Jr. Chicken Parm, classic Fettuccini Alfredo and a ½ pound slice of our house made 12 layer bolognese lasagna.
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Ingredients
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Mario's Jr. Chicken Parm
Classic Fettuccini Alfredo
12 Layer Bolognese Lasagna
Method
Mario's Jr. Chicken Parm
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Breading the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 4
Bake with Sauce and Cheese
Place the fried chicken in a baking dish. Top each piece with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- 5
Garnish
Sprinkle fresh basil over the chicken before serving.
Classic Fettuccini Alfredo
- 6
Cook Pasta
Boil a pot of salted water. Add fettuccini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- 7
- 8
Combine Cream and Cheese
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add cooked fettuccini to the sauce, tossing to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 10
Garnish
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the pasta before serving.
12 Layer Bolognese Lasagna
- 11
- 12
Cook Meat
Add ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 13
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- 14
Layer Lasagna
In a baking dish, spread a layer of bolognese sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, and a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with bolognese and mozzarella on top.
- 15
