PASTA BAR MENU IDEAS RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
• Roasted Vegetables: Heat oven to 425°F. Combine olive oil, butter, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in large roasting pan. Add vegetables; toss to coat. Bake 45-50 minutes, stirring once, or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown. Yield: 8 (1/2-cup) servings.
• Hearty Italian Meat Sauce: Cook Italian sausage in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain; remove from pan. Set aside. Melt butter in same saucepan until sizzling; add mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add cooked sausage, spaghetti sauce, and tomatoes to saucepan. Cook, 3-4 minutes, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 30 minutes. Yield: 8 (1/2-cup) servings
• Two Cheese Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan until sizzling; stir in whipping cream, flour, salt and pepper with whisk. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheeses; stir until smooth with whisk. Keep warm. Yield: 8 (1/4-cup) servings