Cheesecake Factory Pasta Napoletana Recipe

Cheesecake Factory Pasta Napoletana Recipe

Enjoy the rich tastes of the Cheesecake Factory Pasta Napoletana in your own home with this precise recipe. The layers of bacon, pepperoni, mushrooms, and Italian sausage, in a rich tomato sauce, covered with melting mozzarella cheese are luscious.

If you adore Cheesecake Factory meals, you must have tried the ever-popular recipe for the Cheesecake Factory pasta napoletana, every family’s favorite. This Cheesecake Factory Pasta Napoletana Recipe also works ideal for entertaining your friends or providing a side dish at a party.

Pasta Napoletana comes from Naples & is prepared with Spaghetti Pasta, Ground Beef, a White Creamy Parmesan Sauce and Italian Sausage. This is a tasty pasta with a deep flavor, similar to thick spaghetti.

Pasta can be purchased at local supermarkets, although it can also be prepared at home. This basic pasta recipe is simple and quick to make and it makes an excellent appetizer for any meal. Follow the directions below for making your very own  Cheesecake Factory pasta napoletana recipe.

What Will You Love About This Recipe

The Cheesecake Factory Pasta Napoletana recipe guarantees an extraordinary culinary experience that leaves you wanting more. At first appearance, the meal appears to be an explosion of colors, with brilliant reds from tomato sauce, creamy white from melted mozzarella, and earthy browns from Italian sausage. However, it is the explosion of tastes that truly captures the taste.

Every mouthful is an experience through multiple layers of richness & depth. The rich tomato sauce, imbued with the savory taste of Italian sausage, pepperoni, and bacon envelops al dente pasta, resulting in a harmonic texture blend. The meats’ powerful flavors are enhanced by the earthy overtones of mushrooms, providing richness to each bite.

The most appealing feature of this meal is its adaptability. Pasta Napoletana will certainly impress, whether served as a comfortable dinner for oneself or shared with loved ones. Its meaty character makes it great for a warm night in, but its robust tastes make it an eye-catching dish when entertaining guests.

In addition, the recipe’s simplicity means that any individual can duplicate the enticing flavor of the Cheesecake Factory’s famous dessert in their kitchen. With basic materials and uncomplicated instructions, even inexperienced cooks may perfect the skill of Pasta Napoletana and enchant their palates with its seductive tastes.

Ingredients

To make Cheesecake Factory pasta napoletana, you need the ingredients in the following quantities:

For Pasta

  • Barilla Spaghetti Pasta = 50 grams 
  • Italian Sausage = 1 1/2 cup
  • Barilla Napoletana Sauce = 1200 grams
  • Ground Beef = 300 grams
  • Pepperoni = 1 1/2 cup
  • Mushrooms = 3/4 cup
  • Beef Bacon = 1/3 cup
  • Large white onion = 1
  • Garlic cloves = 4

For Buttery White Parmesan Creamy Sauce 

  • Unsalted Butter = 6 tsp
  • Cream cheese = 270 grams
  • Fresh milk = 2 1/2 cup
  • Heavy whipping cream = 4 1/2 cup
  • Onion powder = 1 1/2  tsp
  • Garlic powder = 1 1/2 tsp
  • Happy belly cheddar cheese = 1 1/2 cup
  •  McCormick Italian Seasoning = 1 1/2 tsp
  • Parmesan cheese = 1 1/2 cup
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions for Making Cheesecake Factory Pasta Napoletana recipe

Following is a detailed description of the method on how to make the Cheesecake Factory pasta napoletana recipe:

Step 1 

Cook the pasta according to package directions until all is done. Drain out the pasta, then rinse it with cold water to halt the cooking process.

Step 2

Cook the garlic and onions in a pan. When the onion has turned transparent, add the minced beef. Cook till it turns light brown. Cook for a further three minutes after adding the Italian sausages, mushrooms, and pepperonis.

Step 3

Mix the Napoletana sauce. Combine and season with salt and pepper. Allow your sauce to boil for another 8–10 minutes.

Step 4

To prepare the creamy sauce, soften the butter in a pot. When it has turned golden brown & golden, combine the flour and stir. Stir in the cream cheese, whipped cream, and milk. Mix well.

Step 5

Combine the onion, Italian spice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the Cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Cook for five minutes while stirring constantly.

Step 6

For the assembly of the pasta, coat your noodles in the white sauce, followed by the Napolitana sauce & basil leaf. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

Here are some variations for you:

  • Spicy Cheesecake Chicken Pasta Napoletana: If you are not very fond of beef, you can replace it with chicken and repeat the recipe.
  • Vegetarian Pasta Napoletana: If you are a vegetarian then you can add the veggies of your own choice. You can sauté zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers in a flavorful marinara sauce with oregano. With spaghetti pasta & melted mozzarella, it is a tasty vegetarian take on a famous Italian staple.

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Cheesecake Factory Pasta Napoletana Recipe

Cheesecake Factory Pasta Napoletana Recipe

Pasta Napoletana comes from Naples & is prepared with Spaghetti Pasta, Ground Beef, a White Creamy Parmesan Sauce and Italian Sausage. This is a tasty pasta with a deep flavor, similar to thick spaghetti. Pasta can be purchased at local supermarkets, although it can also be prepared at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 2866 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Pasta

  • Barilla Spaghetti Pasta = 50 grams
  • Italian Sausage = 1 1/2 cup
  • Barilla Napoletana Sauce = 1200 grams
  • Ground Beef = 300 grams
  • Pepperoni = 1 1/2 cup
  • Mushrooms = 3/4 cup
  • Beef Bacon = 1/3 cup
  • Large white onion = 1
  • Garlic cloves = 4

For Buttery White Parmesan Creamy Sauce

  • Unsalted Butter = 6 tsp
  • Cream cheese = 270 grams
  • Fresh milk = 2 1/2 cup
  • Heavy whipping cream = 4 1/2 cup
  • Onion powder = 1 1/2 tsp
  • Garlic powder = 1 1/2 tsp
  • Happy belly cheddar cheese = 1 1/2 cup
  • McCormick Italian Seasoning = 1 1/2 tsp
  • Parmesan cheese = 1 1/2 cup
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until all is done. Drain out the pasta, then rinse it with cold water to halt the cooking process.
  • Cook the garlic and onions in a pan. When the onion has turned transparent, add the minced beef. Cook till it turns light brown. Cook for a further three minutes after adding the Italian sausages, mushrooms, and pepperonis.
  • Mix the Napoletana sauce. Combine and season with salt and pepper. Allow your sauce to boil for another 8–10 minutes.
  • To prepare the creamy sauce, soften the butter in a pot. When it has turned golden brown & golden, combine the flour and stir. Stir in the cream cheese, whipped cream, and milk. Mix well.
  • Combine the onion, Italian spice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the Cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Cook for five minutes while stirring constantly.
  • For the assembly of the pasta, coat your noodles in the white sauce, followed by the Napolitana sauce & basil leaf. Enjoy!
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