SAEDNEWS: Restaurant-Style Penne Alfredo Pasta Recipe and Its Secrets: A Step-by-Step Guide to Perfect Sauce Thickness and Parmesan Cheese Substitutes
According to Saednews, Penne pasta with Alfredo sauce is one of the most popular and delicious Italian dishes that you can easily prepare at home. In this section, you will learn step-by-step how to make chicken and mushroom Alfredo pasta for 4 people and more. In addition to the recipe, the exact ingredient measurements are also provided.
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Pasta | 300 g |
Chicken breast (fillet) | 1 piece |
Mushrooms | 300 g |
Butter | 1 tbsp |
Salt & black pepper | as needed |
Olive oil | 1–2 tbsp |
Milk | 1 cup |
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Cream | 1 cup |
Garlic | 2 cloves |
Parmesan cheese | 1 cup |
Fresh parsley | 1/4 cup |
Butter | 1/4 cup |
Wash the chicken breast, remove the fillet, and slice it into thin strips. You may also cook it whole or cut it into cubes.
Place chicken pieces in a bowl and season with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Massage the chicken well so the seasoning is absorbed. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice them moderately.
Sauté mushrooms over high heat with a little oil so they do not release water.
Remove chicken from the fridge and fry it in its own juices without adding extra oil.
Melt butter in a pan over low heat, then add grated garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add cream and stir until combined.
Add milk and whisk continuously to prevent lumps.
Add Parmesan cheese gradually and stir until the sauce becomes smooth.
Season with salt and black pepper. You may also use garlic powder, chili, or oregano.
Add chopped parsley (optional).
Boil a pot of water.
Add salt and a little oil to the boiling water.
Cook pasta until it reaches your desired tenderness, then drain.
Add cooked chicken to the sauce (optional: you can also place it on top later).
Add sautéed mushrooms to the sauce.
Drain the pasta.
Add pasta to the sauce and mix well. You may add a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Turn off the heat once the desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately to prevent the sauce from separating.
Garnish with parsley or cherry tomatoes if desired.
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Penne pasta | 400 g |
Chicken breast | 600 g |
Parmesan cheese | 200 g |
Mushrooms | 600 g |
Butter | 100 g |
Salt & black pepper | as needed |
Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
Milk | 600 ml |
Cream | 400 g |
Garlic | 4 cloves |
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Penne pasta | 2 packs (500 g each) |
Chicken breast | 2 pieces |
Parmesan cheese | 300 g |
Mushrooms | 800 g |
Butter | 150 g |
Salt & black pepper | as needed |
Olive oil | 3 tbsp |
Milk | 2 cups |
Cream | 2 cups |
Garlic | 6 cloves |
You can replace Parmesan cheese with mozzarella. Add it gradually on low heat and stir gently until it melts. For a stretchier texture, use 70% mozzarella and 30% Gouda cheese.
The main seasonings are salt and black pepper. However, you can also use basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme depending on your taste.
Every 100 grams of chicken Alfredo pasta contains approximately 221 calories. This dish is considered high in calories.
Oregano enhances the flavor of the sauce.
Use garlic powder if you dislike fresh garlic.
Do not overuse butter.
Do not cut chicken too large.
Pasta water helps improve sauce texture.
A small amount of lemon juice can be added to mushrooms.
Parsley is optional.
Preparation time: about 30 minutes
Cooking time: about 1 hour
Suitable for lunch or dinner
Ingredient amounts in this recipe are for 4 servings
