Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsHonest Abe's - DowntownUnder The Tuscan Sun Recipe

Under The Tuscan Sun Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

alfredo sauce / italian sausage seasoning / sun dried tomato pesto / arugula. Allergies: TREE NUT / dairy

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Ingredients

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Alfredo Sauce

Italian Sausage Seasoning

Arugula

Method

Prepare the Alfredo Sauce

  1. 1

    Melt the Butter

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

  2. 2

    Add Cream and Garlic

    Once melted, add the heavy cream and minced garlic. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Cheese

    Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Add black pepper and salt to taste. Keep the sauce warm on low heat.

Make the Italian Sausage Seasoning

  1. 5

    Combine Spices

    In a small bowl, combine fennel seeds, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.

Prepare the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

  1. 6

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, minced garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

  2. 7

    Add Cheese and Season

    Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt to taste. Blend again until fully incorporated.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 8

    Toss the Arugula

    In a large bowl, add the fresh arugula. Drizzle with some of the sun-dried tomato pesto and toss gently to coat.

  2. 9

    Serve with Alfredo Sauce

    Plate the arugula and pour the warm Alfredo sauce over the top. Optionally, garnish with additional sun-dried tomato pesto.

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