pasta da vinci recipe​

Pasta Da Vinci is a creamy, indulgent pasta dish made famous by The Cheesecake Factory. Featuring juicy sautéed chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich Madeira wine cream sauce over penne pasta, this meal is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to restaurant-quality comfort at home.

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (baby bella or cremini preferred)
• ¾ cup Madeira wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add butter, then sauté onions and mushrooms until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
4. Pour in the Madeira wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5–7 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream. Optional: mix cornstarch with a bit of water and stir in if thicker sauce is desired. Add Parmesan and stir until melted.
6. Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.