Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci

This Cheesecake Factory pasta da vinci recipe is as close to the real thing as you can get. It has the same delicious creamy sauce, juicy chicken breast, and shiitake mushrooms, all mixed with pasta. It's so good that everyone will think you had The Cheesecake Factory cater it!

The Best Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci

Pasta da vinci is a famous Cheesecake Factory dish that lives up to the hype. It's one of my favorite things to order at the restaurant, so I had to come up with a copycat recipe, and it's pretty amazing. 

This copycat Cheesecake Factory pasta da vinci has a unique creamy Madeira wine sauce, tender shiitake mushrooms, and seasoned chicken breasts with grated parmesan cheese. The combination of ingreidents is something you can't get in any other pasta dish.

It's just so good, and easier to make at home than it is to drive to the restaurant! 

This pasta da vinci is the ideal dinner recipe to make on a busy weeknight since it's so simple, and it's also a great pasta dish if you're hosting. You can even make this Cheesecake Factory brown bread for the ultimate restaurant meal at home! 

Why This Recipe Works

One pan meal. All of the ingredients for this da vinci pasta recipe are cooked in the same pan. So the cooking process is easy, and you only have one dish to clean afterward!

The best copycat recipe. This pasta da vinci meal is so delicious and impressive. It really tastes just like the one you'd get from The Cheesecake Factory! 

The flavor. From the shiitake mushrooms to the tender chicken and creamy madeira wine sauce, this is a pasta recipe everyone will love.

Ingredients

This Cheesecake Factory-inspired pasta da vinci is made with really basic ingredients. Check out everything you'll need to make the best mushroom pasta:

• 17.5 oz (500g) penne pasta
• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• salt and pepper
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 ½ cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• ½ red onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• ¼ cup Maderia or Marsala wine
• 1 ½ cup chicken stock
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp. chives, chopped

You can use many of these same ingreidents to make my Cheesecake Factory chicken piccata. It's another one of the best Cheesecake Factory copycat recipes, so give that one a try next! 

How To Make Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci

1. Cook the pasta: Add the pasta to a pot of boiling water and cook it according to the package directions.

2. Cook the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high heat and add the olive oil to it. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for about 15 minutes. Flip the chicken throughout cooking so it can brown on all sides. Remove the chicken from the heat and set it aside.

3. Add the veggies: In the same skillet, add the shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and red onion. Cook for about 8 minutes until they are soft.

4. Make the sauce: Add the wine and deglaze the skillet. Add chicken broth to the skillet and cook for 10 more minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Stir in the sour cream and Parmesan cheese and mix until everything combines.

5. Finish the pasta and serve: Return the chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet. Mix all of the ingredients until the pasta is completely coated in the sauce. Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley, chives, and additional parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Cook the penne pasta al dente to keep it from getting too soft.
• Add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce for a richer flavor. 
• Use any short-tubed pasta like rigatoni, ziti, or penne pasta.
• Use button mushrooms or any kind of mushrooms you want.  
• Cook the chicken the day before to save prep time.

How To Store Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci

In the fridge: If you have any leftover pasta da Vinci, transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and store them for about 4 days.

In the freezer: You can also store leftovers in the freezer to keep them for longer. Place the pasta in a freezer-safe bag and store it in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Reheating: To reheat the leftovers, put the pasta back in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add a bit of water, broth, or heavy cream, and mix the pasta while heating for a few minutes until warm. Let the frozen pasta thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.  

FAQS About This Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci Recipe

What wine can I use in this recipe?

The original pasta de vinci is made with Madeira wine, but you can also use marsala wine for the closest flavor or dry sherry wine. 

How many calories are in pasta Da Vinci?

The Cheesecake Factory pasta da Vinci at the restaurant is packed with 1,440 calories. This copycat recipe, however, is a light version that has only 323 calories.  

What is the best Cheesecake Factory pasta?

There are so many delicious Cheesecake Factory pasta dishes, but I think this pasta da vinci and Cheesecake Factory four cheese pasta are the best ones. 

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