Name: Copycat Cheesecake Factory Avocado Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta (Upgraded)
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 pound Penne Pasta-bronze die; 1 pound Chicken Breast-organic, free-range, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 tsp Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 cup High-Quality Mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Crème Fraîche; 1 Avocado-hass, ripe; 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes-oil-packed, drained and julienned; 3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese-freshly grated; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice-freshly squeezed; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1/4 tsp Sea Salt; 1/8 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2 tbsp Fresh Basil-chiffonade

Recipe tier

Pasta
1 pound 454 g Penne Pasta-bronze die
Chicken
1 pound 454 g Chicken Breast-organic, free-range, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp 15 mL Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Sea Salt
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Sauce
1/2 cup 120 g High-Quality Mayonnaise
1/2 cup 120 g Crème Fraîche
1 1 Avocado-hass, ripe
1/4 cup 60 mL Sun-Dried Tomatoes-oil-packed, drained and julienned
3 tbsp 45 mL Parmesan Cheese-freshly grated
1 tbsp 15 mL Lemon Juice-freshly squeezed
2 cloves 2 Garlic-minced
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Sea Salt
1/8 tsp 0.625 mL Red Pepper Flakes
Garnish
2 tbsp 30 mL Fresh Basil-chiffonade

Equipment

Large pot
Skillet
Food processor or blender
Large bowl

Instructions

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Cook Pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Set aside.
In a bowl, toss Chicken with 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 tsp Sea Salt, and 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through and lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine all Sauce ingredients. Blend until very smooth and creamy, adding a tablespoon or two of reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
In a large bowl, combine cooked Pasta, cooked Chicken, and Sauce. Toss to coat evenly, adding more pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce.
Garnish with Fresh Basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 700