If you're a fan of creamy pasta, this copycat Cheesecake Factory chicken carbonara recipe will be your new favorite recipe to make. After all, there's a reason the pasta carbonara is a crowd favorite on the full Cheesecake Factory menu. It features a delicious combination of al dente pasta, smoked bacon, tender peas, all folded into a comforting Garlic-Parmesan cream sauce and optionally topped with juicy chicken. Give it a try!
In a large pot, add the water and bring it to boil. Add in the dry spaghetti, then cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the water and set aside.
Meanwhile, make the garlic-parmesan sauce. In medium bowl, mix together the 2 cloves minced garlic, eggs, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, as well as the salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large saucepan,melt the butter on medium heat and sauté the remaining 1 clove minced garlic and stir until fragrant. Add the frozen peas to skillet and cook about 2 minutes until they are warmed through.
Add in the cooked spaghetti into the skillet, then pour the garlic-parmesan carbonara sauce. Toss to combine, then mix in the smoked bacon. Cook for about 5 minutes, then remove the pasta carbonara from heat. Continue tossing the pasta together until the sauce thickens.
To serve, divide the pasta carbonara into 4 plates, then top with extra grated parmesan cheese and grilled chicken. ENJOY!