Instant Pot Pasta Da Vinci – Cheesecake Factory Copycat

Instant Pot pasta da Vinci is truly delicious. The madeira wine helps to make the sauce really tasty and if you love creamy pasta dishes, you’ll find this one heavenly.

If you’re looking for perfect pasta recipes, you might also like to try this BLT pasta salad, dill pickle pasta salad, or perhaps a lasagna al forno.

Why You’ll Love It

Just like the original: If you love the pasta da Vinci at The Cheesecake Factory, you’re definitely going to love this copycat version.
Easy to make: There’s nothing difficult about this recipe at all and the Instant Pot makes things straightforward.
Delicious flavors: Everything from the sweet Madeira wine and tender chicken to the aromatic garlic and shallot, and the rich creamy sauce makes this the kind of dish that’s guaranteed to impress!

Pasta da Vinci Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Madeira wine: I would recommend using the deep red version if you can find it. Madeira wine varies in color and flavor but the red type is the most intense and works best for Cheesecake Factory copycat pasta da Vinci. I find the clear or pinkish types nice to sip but not robust enough for this dish.
Chicken: I used chicken breast but you can use chicken thighs if you prefer.
Olive oil: For sauteing the chicken.
Garlic: To add aromatic appeal. Feel free to throw in extra.
Vegetables: Shallot, red onion and mushrooms add color and nutrients.
Rigatoni pasta: Similar to penne but slightly curved with straight-cut ends and a ridged outside.
Butter: Adds richness to the sauce.
Chicken stock: Gives the sauce a rich, meaty flaor.
Red pepper flakes: For a touch of heat.
Heavy cream: For indulgent richness.
Parmesan cheese: For a cheesy flavor in the sauce.

How to Make Chicken da Vinci

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Sauté the chicken and vegetables: Sauté the chicken in your Instant Pot. Next you can add the veggies and cook them until done.
Deglaze the pan and add the pasta: Set the chicken and veggie mixture aside and move on to the next step, which is deglazing the pan with chicken broth. Add the Madeira wine and pasta and cook.
The finishing touches: The last step is to sauté the garlic with butter and flour and then combine everything together and serve hot and garnished with parsley.

Substitutions and Variations

Rigatoni: Rigatoni pasta is the most authentic when making homemade pasta da Vinci but you can use another shape if you want.
Madeira wine: Dry sherry offers a similar flavor so feel free to substitute that if you prefer, or else you can just use any medium-dry fortified wine in the dish.
Alcohol-free version: Some alcohol will burn off during the cooking process but not all. If you prefer not to use alcohol in homemade pasta da Vinci, that’s fine. You can use chicken stock instead with a splash of balsamic vinegar. Another idea is use half chicken stock and half apple juice.

Serving Suggestions

Appetizers: Begin your meal with some baked feta soup or perhaps charred zucchini salad.
Side dishes: Enjoy garlic bread or a lemon parmesan salad on the side.
Dessert: If you want to finish the meal with another dish reminiscent of the Cheesecake Factory, you can’t go wrong with blueberry cheesecake ice cream which can also be made from scratch in under an hour.

How to Store Pasta da Vinci 

Store: Leftovers will be fine for 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Freeze: You can freeze leftovers and they’ll be good for about 2 months.
Thaw: Defrost overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm it back up in the microwave or in a pan on the stove.