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Half Order Any Pasta Recipe

Inspired by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Time45m

Serves2

Choice of Lasagna, Chicken Louie, Spaghetti, or Penne ala Malnati.

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Ingredients

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Pasta Ingredients

6 pieces Lasagna noodles

1 cup Ricotta cheese

1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1/2 pound Ground beef

1 cup Marinara sauce

1/2 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded

2 cups Spaghetti

2 cups Penne pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves Garlic, minced

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste white, green, and black pepper

Method

Cooking Directions

1

Prepare Pasta

Cook the lasagna noodles, spaghetti, or penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2

Make Meat Sauce (for Lasagna)

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add ground beef, salt, and pepper, cooking until browned. Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.

3

Assemble Lasagna

In a baking dish, layer lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

4

Bake Lasagna

Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

5

Prepare Chicken Louie

In a separate skillet, heat olive oil. Add shredded chicken, salt, and pepper. Sauté until heated through. Serve over cooked spaghetti or penne.

6

Serve

Plate your choice of lasagna, Chicken Louie, or either spaghetti/penne with marinara sauce. Enjoy your half order of pasta!