Olive Garden Penne Romana ( Copycat )

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 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)
• 2 cups green beans, blanched
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 4 cups penne pasta, cooked
• 3 tablespoons romano cheese
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 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!