Pasta Buffet Recipe
Spaghetti and rigatoni pasta served with three sauces: meatball marinara, chicken alfredo, vegetarian primavera. Parmesan cheese, breadsticks, Caesar salad.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauces
Sides
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook Spaghetti and Rigatoni
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare Meatball Marinara Sauce
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Add marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Prepare Chicken Alfredo Sauce
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add cubed chicken breast and cook until browned. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- 4
Prepare Vegetarian Primavera Sauce
In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender. Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Sides Preparation
- 5
Serve Breadsticks
Warm the breadsticks in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Prepare Caesar Salad
In a large bowl, combine Caesar salad mix with Caesar dressing and toss well to coat. Serve immediately.