Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsD.P. DoughPassing Zone Recipe

Passing Zone Recipe

Inspired by D.P. Dough
Time30m
Serves4

A favorite for those who love passing around their food.

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Ingredients

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Base

Protein

Sauce

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften.

  3. 3

    Add Spinach

    Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 4

    Incorporate Chicken and Bacon

    Add the shredded chicken breast and crumbled bacon to the skillet, mixing well with the sautéed vegetables.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  3. 6

    Combine Pasta with Sauce

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.

Serving

  1. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Transfer the pasta to a serving dish, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately for best flavor.

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