
By Heidi My favorite food this week: [Create Your Own] Tour of Italy
Location:
Olive Garden
Price:
$12.99 – $16.99 (depending upon which Classic Favorite you choose)
Heidi Says . . .
When Ashley took me to Olive Garden for dinner the other week, the current special was a Create Your Own Tour of Italy platter. We both decided to this. Upon looking over the menu, I realized that Ashley’s choices would be the Classic Tour of Italy, so I decided to try some different options.
First, you get to choose a Classic Favorite: Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Lombardy, or Chicken Parmigiana. I selected the Chicken Lombardy, topped with smoked mozzarella and provolone cheeses, Alfredo sauce, and bacon.
Next, you select a Signature Pasta: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Ziti with Five-Cheese Marinara, or Fettuccine Alfredo. I decided on the Ziti.
Last, you have a choice of a Premium Pasta: Ravioli di Portobello, Tortellini al Forno, or Lasagna Classico. The cheese and prosciutto filled Tortellini in a Parmesan cheese sauce, topped with crumbled bacon.
It was all good; but, the truth is, I was already full by the time our meal arrived, due to the salad, breadsticks, and amazing appetizer. So, I opted …read more