Tour Of Italy Entree Recipe
Sampler of Alfredo Pasta, Chicken Parmigiana, and Lasagna.
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Ingredients
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Alfredo Pasta
Chicken Parmigiana
Lasagna
Method
Alfredo Pasta
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettucine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Alfredo Sauce
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked fettucine pasta to the Alfredo sauce and toss until well coated. Keep warm until serving.
Chicken Parmigiana
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Set up a breading station: place flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Bake with Sauce and Cheese
Place fried chicken breasts in a baking dish. Top each with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
Lasagna
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and add marinara sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Assemble the Lasagna
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the ricotta mixture, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese, and more meat sauce. Repeat layers and finish with noodles, remaining meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese on top.