Olive Garden Penne Romana ( Copycat ) Recipe

Name: Olive Garden Penne Romana ( Copycat )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Romana Sauce; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped in 1/4-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or veg. broth); Pasta; 2 cups green beans, blanched; 1 cup tomatoes, diced; 4 cups penne pasta, cooked; 3 tablespoons romano cheese; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

Romana Sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped in 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or veg. broth)
Pasta
2 cups green beans, blanched
1 cup tomatoes, diced
4 cups penne pasta, cooked
3 tablespoons romano cheese
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

1
Romana Sauce:
2
Heat the oil in a small saucepan at medium high heat. Add onions and crushed red pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in wine, rosemary, parsley and salt.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch and chicken or vegetable broth. Add mixture to sauce and stir well. Bring to a boil and set aside.
4
Pasta:
5
Heat saute pan over medium heat. Add green beans and tomato and cook for 1 minute. Add Romana sauce and hot, cooked and drained penne pasta. Add Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Stir well with a spoon, making sure the pasta is well coated.
6
Serve hot. Enjoy!

1504

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Romana Sauce, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped in 1/4-inch pieces, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Olive Garden Penne Romana ( Copycat ) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Olive Garden Penne Romana ( Copycat )

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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