2 Pasta Dinners For $25 Recipe
Served with your choice of soup or salad and a basket of Parmesan breadsticks.
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Ingredients
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Pasta Dinner 1: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Pasta Dinner 2: Fettuccine Alfredo
Soup or Salad
Parmesan Breadsticks
Method
Pasta Dinner 1: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta.
- 2
Prepare Aglio e Olio Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with garlic oil. Toss to coat. If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time. Stir in red pepper flakes and chopped parsley.
- 4
Serve
Serve hot, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
Pasta Dinner 2: Fettuccine Alfredo
- 5
Cook the Fettuccine
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Make the Alfredo Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in heavy cream and garlic powder, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- 7
Combine Fettuccine and Sauce
Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Soup or Salad
- 9
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
- 10
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.
Parmesan Breadsticks
- 11
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 12
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cut into strips about 1 inch wide.
- 13
Add Toppings
Brush the strips with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 14
Bake
Place breadsticks on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 15
Serve
Serve warm alongside your pasta dinner.
