Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLidia’sThree Course Pasta Trio Recipe

Three Course Pasta Trio Recipe

Inspired by Lidia’s
Time1h
Serves4

Three Course Menu with Caesar Salad, Unlimited Chef's Daily Pasta and Choice of Dessert

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Ingredients

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Caesar Salad

Method

Caesar Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad

    Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the croutons, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and toss to combine.

Chef's Daily Pasta

  1. 2

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 3

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 4

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste. Toss to combine and heat through.

Choice of Dessert

  1. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  2. 6

    Make the Frosting

    In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and spreadable.

  3. 7

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly on top. Slice and serve.

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