Inspired Olive Garden Dinner - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup butter
• 1½ teaspoons chopped garlic
• 28 ounces cooked pasta (two 14-ounce boxes)
• 12 ounces cooked shrimp
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 16 ounces chicken strips
• ¼ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• Salt to your liking
• ¼ cup bacon bits
• 4 cups heavy cream
• Ground black pepper as needed
• 3 tablespoons bacon bits
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
• 1¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1½ cups roasted red peppers, sliced thin
• 1½ tablespoons melted butter