Linguine With Anchovies And Mussels Olive Garden Copycat Recipes

GARLIC ANCHOVY LINGUINE

Steps:

• Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then stir in garlic, broccoli, and mushrooms; cook until lightly browned. Add anchovies and water, cover, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in green onions, tomatoes, and parsley, cover again, simmering until vegetables are soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• While the vegetables are cooking, bring a large pot of water and one teaspoon of olive oil to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes; drain. Toss with anchovy mixture and crushed red pepper flakes. If desired, season with black pepper. Serve immediately.

OLIVE GARDEN MUSSELS DI NAPOLI

Steps:

• In a non-stick pan gently cooking the garlic together with the olive oil until the garlic gets soft and turns translucent.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine mussels (which have been cleaned, debearded and picked over, if necessary), wine and butter. Add garlic and any remaining olive oil.
• Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Mussels are cooked when all shells are open. Discard any that do not open.
• Add all remaining ingredients, stir carefully (mussels will easily dislodge from their shells) and simmer gently on low for approximately two minutes.
• Serve in bowls with plenty of bread to soak up the delicious juices!

OLIVE GARDEN LINGUINE A PESTO

Steps:

• Combine the basil, pine nuts, olive oil and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Transfer to a bowl and mix in the cheeses and black pepper.
• (This sauce does not call for salt because of the saltiness of the cheeses used.).
• In a large pot, bring 5 quarts of water to a boil. Add about 1 tablespoon of salt.
• Add the pasta and stir frequently until al dente (about one or two minutes less than the cooking time recommended on the package).
• Drain the pasta, reserving 3 ounces of the cooking water.
• Place the pasta, pesto sauce, water, and butter in a large bowl and toss until all ingredients are well mixed.
• Serve immediately.

MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH GARLIC, ANCHOVY, CAPERS AND RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Put the spaghetti in a large pot of well-salted rapidly boiling water and cook only until firmly al dente. (Depending on the brand of pasta, this will be 8 to 10 minutes, but check frequently to see. )
• While the pasta is cooking, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, without letting it brown. Stir in the anchovies, capers and red pepper and cook for a half-minute more, then turn off the heat.
• Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Pour in the garlic mixture, add the parsley, if using, and toss well to coat. Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.

OLIVE GARDEN LINGUINE WITH MIXED SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat heavy skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté garlic until just white. Add all ingredients (except pasta and Parmesan cheese) and sauté, stirring constantly until peppers are crisp tender.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Add pasta and Parmesan cheese to sauté pan. Stir to blend well with vegetables. Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
• Transfer to large serving platter. Serve immediately.