East Side Mario’s Oven Roasted Tomato Linguine (Copycat)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 6
East Side Mario's Oven Roasted Tomato Linguine (Copycat)
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh garlic , chopped
16 slices red peppers , julienned 1/8-inch
16 slices green peppers , julienned 1/8-inch
1 1/2 lbs cooked linguine
2 cups alfredo sauce
4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
1 cup oven-roasted tomatoes , julienned
parsley sprig

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
858
Sugar
9g
Fat
53g
East Side Mario's is a popular Italian restaurant chain in North America known for its delicious pasta dishes. One of its most popular dishes is the Oven-Roasted Tomato Linguine. This copycat recipe captures the essence of the original dish with its rich and creamy alfredo sauce. The pasta is tossed with sun-dried tomato pesto and oven-roasted tomatoes, making it a perfect combination of flavors. The dish is completed with slices of golden-brown chicken breast, adding that extra element of protein. This pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3.In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat, then add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side. Set aside.
4.In the same frying pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and add chopped garlic, red peppers, and green peppers. Cook until the peppers are soft and slightly caramelized.
5.Add alfredo sauce, sun-dried tomato pesto, and oven-roasted tomatoes to the pan and mix well.
6.Add the cooked linguine to the sauce and mix well to combine.
7.Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the pasta.
8.Serve and garnish with parsley sprig.

PROS

This linguine has a rich and flavorful alfredo sauce that will satisfy your taste buds.

The sun-dried tomato pesto adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish, making it a perfect combination of flavors.

This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any weeknight dinner.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the alfredo sauce and sun-dried tomato pesto.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish may not be the healthiest option, there are some health benefits. Chicken breast is a good source of lean protein, which can help with muscle growth and repair. Tomatoes are high in vitamin C, which can help support the immune system, and they also contain lycopene, which has been linked to helping to reduce the risk of heart disease.

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