Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
6 ounce

butter-flavored oil

8 ounce

mushrooms

12 ounce

grilled chicken

grilled

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

2 tsp

basil

6 ounce

caramelized onion

caramelized

6 ounce

cooking wine

20 ounce

heavy cream

24 ounce

rigatoni pasta

cooked

2 ounce

parmesan cheese

grated

Step 1
~3 min

In a hot sauté pan, add butter-flavored oil.

Step 2
~3 min

Add mushrooms, grilled chicken, basil, caramelized onions, salt, and pepper.

Step 3
~3 min

Sauté for approximately 60 to 90 seconds.

Step 4
~3 min

Add the cooking wine and sauté for 60 seconds.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 6
~3 min

Dip pre-cooked rigatoni pasta in boiling water for 10 seconds and drain thoroughly.

Step 7
~3 min

Put pasta in the sauté pan and sauté until well incorporated with the sauce.

Step 8
~3 min

Toss briefly over fire.

Step 9
~3 min

Add parmesan cheese and continue to toss until the cheese is completely incorporated.

Step 10
~3 min

Transfer to a plate and garnish with parsley.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Use high-quality parmesan cheese for best flavor.

Don't overcook the pasta.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with garlic bread

Serve with a side salad

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States (Italian-American)

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, popular restaurant dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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