Ingredients

8 ounces macaroni , cooked
3 ounces olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms , quartered
6 ounces cooked chicken breast strips
3 ounces peas
16 ounces marinara sauce
6 ounces cream
6 ounces broccoli , buds
1 ounce basil , for brushetta mix
1/4 tablespoon salt , for brushetta mix
2 ounces olive oil , for brushetta mix
1/4 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper , for brushetta mix
2 ounces garlic , peeled chopped for brushetta mix
4 ounces red onions , for brushetta mix
1 lb roma tomato , for brushetta mix
2/3 cup grated romano cheese
Buca Di Beppo is an Italian-American restaurant chain and Macaroni Rosa is one of their popular pasta dishes. This recipe is a copycat version of the dish that you can recreate at home. The sauce is light and creamy, and the addition of mushrooms, broccoli, and peas add extra flavor and nutrition. This pasta dish is a hearty meal that can be enjoyed by the entire family.

Instructions

1.In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and saute the mushrooms and chicken breast strips for 2-3 minutes.
2.Add the peas, marinara sauce, and cream to the pan, and bring to a boil.
3.Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4.In another pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the broccoli. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
5.In a separate bowl, mix together the basil, salt, pepper, garlic, red onions, and roma tomatoes.
6.Serve the macaroni with the sauce on top, topped with the cooked broccoli and basil-brushetta mix, and sprinkled with grated romano cheese.

PROS

This pasta dish is flavorful and has a good combination of vegetables and protein.

It is easy and quick to make, perfect for a busy weeknight.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cream, cheese, and olive oil.

It may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes provide vitamins A and C, antioxidants and fiber.
Mushrooms offer antioxidants and dietary fiber, and chicken provides high-quality protein.
Broccoli is high in vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and phytochemicals.

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