Carrabbas Pasta Carrabba Food

CARRABBA'S CAVATAPPI AMATRICIANA (SIDE DISH PASTA)

Steps:

• Cook cavatappi according to package directions; drain.
• Saute onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes in olive oil over medium heat till onions are soft and translucent.
• Add white wine and cook till nearly evaporated.
• Stir in tomatoes with their juice till slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
• Taste, and add salt and pepper as desired.
• Mix into cooked cavatappi.
• Toss with cheese.
• Add cooked pancetta (optional).

COPYCAT CARRABBA'S PASTA CARRABBA

Steps:

• Cut breasts in half and place side by side on a platter. Drizzle with the vinegar and oil. Cut basil leaves and sprinkle over the breasts; sprinkle salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Grill the breasts or bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Set aside.
• Peel and finely chop shallots. Saute in butter 1 minute. Add cream, salt and pepper to taste. Boil to reduce slightly to the consistency of a light sauce, just thick enough to coat a spoon. Add mushrooms and peas and cook another 2 minutes.
• Cook pasta, drain and shake out excess water. Thinly slice chicken. Add to pasta and gently toss with sauce, along with cheese. Serve immediately.

CARRABBA'S PAPPARDELLE CAMPAGNOLO

Steps:

• Remove sausage from the casing and break into coarse pieces (about 5-6 pieces per link).
• Pour olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add sausage and cook until the sausage has browned slightly.
• Add onion and red bell pepper and cook until soft and onion turns a rich golden color.
• Add the wine and let evaporate for 3 minutes.
• Add garlic, and cook 1 minute more.
• Add the tomatoes and season lightly with salt and pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Raise heat and bring sauce to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat and let simmer until the sauce has thickened.
• Stir in basil and set sauce aside.
• Meanwhile bring 4 qrts water to a boil in a large pot, add 1 tbsp salt and drop in the pasta all at once, stirring well.
• When the pasta is almost done, return the skillet with the sauce to a medium heat.
• When the pasta is al dente, drain it and toss it with the sauce, adding the grated cheese and tossing again.
• Place the pasta in a serving platter and top with the crumbled goat cheese.
• Serve at once with sauteed spinach with lemon juice, and crusty bread.

CARRABBA'S MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except olive oil in bowl.
• Roll mixture into 1 1/2" balls.
• Pour olive oil on a 2" x 13" x 9" baking pan and place meatballs on top; swirl pan around to coat meatballs in oil.
• Bake meatballs in 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown, but not cooked completely through.
• Remove meatballs from oil, drain on paper towels, and stir into your favorite pasta sauce.

CARRABBA'S MARSALA SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the prosciutto and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion softens, about 2 minutes more. Sprinkle with flour and stir well. Stir in the marsala and broth and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring often, until reduced to about 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool slightly, then pour over desired dishes or into a bowl.
• Sauce can be kept at room temperature for up to two hours.