Cheesecake Factory Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
Cheesecake Factory Tomato Basil Pasta is a delicious and simple pasta dish that’s perfect for any summertime or holiday feast. It’s super easy to make with simple ingredients, and my kids love it too.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Fresh basil (roughly chopped)
- 8 oz Spaghetti (cooked, cooled)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 oz Tomatoes (canned, diced)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 oz button Mushrooms (canned, drained, sliced)
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
To serve:
- Basil leaves (fresh, torn)
- Parmesan cheese (grated or powdered)
- Garlic bread
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine basil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and saute garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes.
- Then, add basil sauce, cayenne, and tomatoes. Saute for a few minutes.
- Turn down the heat to low and simmer for about five minutes until slightly reduced.
- Toss the pasta into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Depending on your taste, adjust the seasoning.
- Add parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves to the pasta. Served with garlic bread.
- Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal