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cheesecake factory tomato basil pasta

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Sear the chicken strips in olive oil, about 4 minutes per side, until 165°F (74°C) inside, then set aside.
  2. Sauté the onion in butter for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and simmer 12 minutes, then add the heavy cream and parmesan and simmer 3 more minutes.
  4. Boil the angel hair pasta for about 4 minutes, drain, and toss it into the sauce for 1 minute.
  5. Top with sliced chicken and fresh basil, then serve immediately.

Notes

If you're prepping ahead, make the sauce through step 3 up to 3 days early and refrigerate it, then reheat gently while the pasta boils. The dish is best eaten fresh, since the cream sauce thickens quickly once it sits.