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Cheesecake Factory's Evelyn's Favorite Pasta

Evelyn's Favorite Pasta

Cheesecake Factory's Evelyn's Favorite Pasta is a menu classic! But - it's recently been updated! I guess Evelyn likes something new! This Favorite is penne pasta LOADED with veggies and dressed in a light cheese sauce.
3.77 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 573 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 1 zucchini peeled, trimmed, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, plus extra for topping
  • 2 tbsp Italian herbs chopped (parsley/basil)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400º. Prepare all veggies while oven preheats.
  • Place broccoli, tomatoes, asparagus, zucchini, pepper and onion on a rimmed baking sheet.
    2 cups broccoli florets, 2 roma tomatoes, 1 bunch asparagus, 1 zucchini, 1 red bell pepper, 1/2 cup yellow onion
  • Sprinkle veggies with olive oil, salt and pepper.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Place vegetables in preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes.
  • While veggies are roasting, bring a large pot of water to boil and cook penne according to package instructions.
    1 lb penne pasta
  • When there’s about 5 min left on veggies/pasta - In a large deep saute pan, heat the cream over low heat to a simmer.
    2 cups half and half
  • Whisk in the cheddar & Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste the sauce and add the salt as needed.
    1 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • Drain pasta and add to deep skillet. Toss so all pasta is coated.
  • Remove vegetables from the oven and add to pasta. Toss lightly. Garnish pasta with extra parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley and serve.
    2 tbsp Italian herbs, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cupsCalories: 573kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 768mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2155IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 345mgIron: 4mg
Keyword copycat, pasta
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