Olive Garden Garlic And Herb Food

OLIVE GARDEN TUSCAN GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preparing the chicken: Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, salt, black pepper and Italian herb seasoning in a shallow dish.
• Dredge chicken in the mixture, shaking off any excess.
• Saute the chicken in batches, in a large, nonstick, ovenproof skillet -- with enough oil to coat -- over medium-high heat for about two to three minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.
• When finished, transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 350 degrees F. Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
• Preparing the pasta: Cook pasta al dente (or according to package instructions).
• Drain and set aside until needed.
• Preparing the sauce: While the pasta is cooking, heat 1/2 to 1 fluid ounce of oil in a sauce pan. Add the garlic and the red pepper and cook for approximately one minute.
• Slowly add remaining one tablespoon of flour and stir to combine.
• Next, add the white wine and bring to a boil for about one minute. Add the spinach and the cream and bring to a boil. The sauce is done cooking when the spinach becomes wilted. Complete by stirring in the parmesan cheese.
• Preparing Tuscan Garlic Chicken entree: Partly coat the pasta with the sauce, transfer to a large bowl (or individual dishes) and then top with the chicken, the remaining sauce and the extra parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy.

GARLIC AND HERB TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes in one layer. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to loose their firm round shape. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped basil and parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.

HERBY PASTA WITH GARLIC AND GREEN OLIVES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Add garlic and cook, stirring often and pressing down on cloves so they make good contact with the bottom of the pot, until golden and soft, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and cook, stirring occasionally, until parsley releases some of its liquid and slightly darkens in color, about 5 minutes. Toss in olives and red pepper flakes and cook another minute to let the flavors meld.
• Using tongs, transfer pasta to pot with sauce and add butter and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Cook, tossing and adding more pasta liquid as needed, until each strand of pasta is coated and pasta is al dente, about 4 minutes. Remove pasta from heat and toss in basil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Taste and season with salt as needed.
• Divide pasta among bowls and drizzle with more oil.

VEGETABLES WITH GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 1 inch of simmering water. Add asparagus and carrots. Cover and cook until tender, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, drizzle with garlic oil with some cloves coarsely chopped, and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

OLIVE GARDEN GARLIC ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium to large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the cream cheese and whisk to smooth and melted.
• Whisk in the heavy cream.
• Season with the garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a good simmer and whisk frequently until sauce thickens, around 25 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
• Taste and adjust seasoning's.