Copycat Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci

Copycat Recipes

My wife and I actually MET at The Cheesecake Factory many years ago. And, while those days seem like a lifetime away these days, I do remember several things about The Cheesecake Factory. I remember that it had a HUGE menu full of delicious dishes. And I also remember that it always had a HUGE line waiting to get a table!

So, when looking for fun Copycat Recipes from our favorite restaurants for this blog, it seemed like a great idea to make some Cheesecake Factory Recipes. Now, you can make these delicious dishes in your own kitchen. This means you won’t have to wait in line and you can also tweak the recipes a bit if you want to make them a little healthier. The Cheesecake Factory is sort of know for not skimping on the cheese, cream and other fatty flavors! We started off with this Copycat Cheesecake Factory Macaroni and Cheese. Today, we are going to share our take on one of their other most popular dishes, Pasta Da Vinci!

Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci

When I think about the The Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci, I am reminded of that rich, creamy wine sauce, the tender mushrooms and the perfectly sauteed chicken. This is an easy recipe, but it’s important to do everything in the correct order. Check out the recipe card down below and I’ll walk you through the process. But, here is what you’ll need to get started:

• 1lb penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 red onion, chopped
• 1lb shiitake mushrooms, quartered
• 1lb chicken breast, cubed
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup Madeira wine
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• chopped fresh parsley
• shaved parmesan cheese

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Cheesecake Factory Copycat Pasta Da Vinci

This Pasta Da Vinci is a tasty Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe that has penne pasta mixed with chicken is a creamy, dark red Madeira wine sauce. It's so easy to make and now you don't have to head to Cheesecake Factory and wait for a table!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword cheesecake factory, chicken, copycat recipe, pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 989 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons butter divided
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 red onion chopped
• 1 lb shiitake mushrooms quartered
• 1 lb chicken breast cubed
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup Madeira wine
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• chopped fresh parsley
• shaved parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Add pasta to a stock pot and cook until desired tenderness. Drain and keep warm.
2. Add 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, onion and mushrooms to a large skillet. Heat over medium high until onions and mushrooms are tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
   
3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
   
4. Add 3 tablespoons butter and flour and mix over low heat to form a roux.
   
5. Add wine and whisk, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 6-8 minutes as wine reduces.
   
6. Add cream and heat until a low boil.
   
7. Over low heat add in the chicken and mushrooms and mix well until heated through.
   
8. Serve over pasta topped with chopped parsley and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Cheesecake Factory Copycat Pasta Da Vinci

Amount Per Serving

Calories 989

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.