Pasta Carbonara
Cheesecake Factory Pasta Carbonara costs $24.95 (lunch $18.95) and delivers 1,430 calories, 96g fat, 98g carbs, and 44 grams of protein. Al dente spaghettini tosses with crisp smoked applewood bacon, sweet peas, and rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce.
Pasta Carbonara Portion Sizes
Cheesecake Factory Pasta Carbonara costs $24.95 for the dinner platter and $18.95 for the weekday lunch portion. Diners can request grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp additions, or substitute gluten-free penne pasta.
What Is in the Pasta Carbonara?
Cheesecake Factory Pasta Carbonara contains imported Italian semolina spaghettini, crisp applewood smoked bacon, sweet tender green peas, scratch garlic-Parmesan heavy cream sauce, coarsely ground black pepper, and aged Pecorino cheese.
- Imported Italian Spaghettini Thin long semolina pasta strands cooked al dente to cradle the cream sauce
- Smoked Applewood Bacon Thick-cut bacon crisped and chopped for intense savory, smoky flavor notes
- Sweet Green Garden Peas Tender petite green peas adding fresh vegetal sweetness and bright color balance
- Garlic-Parmesan Cream Sauce Scratch-simmered heavy cream, minced roasted garlic, egg richness, and aged Parmesan
- Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Coarsely ground peppercorns folded into the sauce for classic carbonara piquancy
- Grated Pecorino & Flat-Leaf Parsley Aged Italian cheese garnish with freshly chopped garden parsley
What Allergens Are in Pasta Carbonara?
Cheesecake Factory Pasta Carbonara contains milk from heavy cream and cheeses, wheat and gluten from spaghettini, eggs from sauce enrichment, and pork from applewood bacon.
Diners avoiding wheat can request gluten-free penne pasta, as explained on the gluten-free menu. Guests avoiding pork can ask for bacon omitted.
Cheesecake Factory Pasta Carbonara Nutrition Facts
One serving (1 full dinner pasta bowl (720g)) provides 1,430 calories, 96g total fat, 98g carbohydrates, and 44g protein — verified nutrition facts and daily value percentages.
Nutrition Facts
Can You Customize Pasta Carbonara?
Guests can customize Pasta Carbonara by choosing the weekday lunch size to cut 450 calories, swapping semolina pasta for gluten-free penne, or adding charbroiled chicken breast to reach 88 grams of protein.
| Preparation Style | Price | Calories | Total Fat | Carbs | Fiber | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Dinner Portion (Standard) | $24.95 | 1430 cal | 96g | 98g | 6g | 44g | 2180mg |
| Lunch Favorites Portion (Until 5 PM) | $18.95 | 980 cal | 66g | 68g | 4g | 30g | 1480mg |
| Pasta Carbonara with Grilled Chicken | $29.90 | 1680 cal | 102g | 99g | 6g | 88g | 2580mg |
| Pasta Carbonara with Sautéed Shrimp | $31.90 | 1580 cal | 100g | 99g | 6g | 68g | 2640mg |
| 2-Person Share Portion | $12.48 | 715 cal | 48g | 49g | 3g | 22g | 1090mg |
Frequently Asked Questions About Pasta Carbonara
Common questions regarding Cheesecake Factory Pasta Carbonara pricing, lunch hours, cream sauce recipe, and gluten-friendly pasta swaps receive direct factual answers. Check local operating hours and kitchen cutoffs before dining.
01 What is Cheesecake Factory Pasta Carbonara? ▼
Cheesecake Factory Pasta Carbonara is an American-Italian pasta entrée made with al dente spaghettini, crisp smoked applewood bacon, sweet green peas, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce.
02 How much is the Pasta Carbonara at Cheesecake Factory? ▼
Cheesecake Factory Pasta Carbonara costs $24.95 for the full dinner bowl and $18.95 for the weekday lunch portion at participating locations nationwide.
03 How many calories are in Pasta Carbonara? ▼
A full dinner portion of Pasta Carbonara contains 1,430 calories, 96 grams of fat, 98 grams of carbohydrates, and 44 grams of protein. The weekday lunch portion contains 980 calories.
04 Is there a lunch portion for Pasta Carbonara? ▼
Yes, The Cheesecake Factory offers a lunch-sized portion of Pasta Carbonara for $18.95 served Monday through Friday until 5:00 PM, saving $6.00.
05 Does Cheesecake Factory Carbonara contain cream and peas? ▼
Yes, the restaurant prepares its Carbonara in the classic American-Italian style featuring heavy cream, roasted garlic, and sweet green peas alongside crisp smoked bacon.
06 Can you order Pasta Carbonara gluten-free? ▼
Yes, guests can request gluten-free penne pasta substituted for semolina spaghettini. Review options on the gluten-free menu.
07 Can you add chicken or shrimp to Carbonara? ▼
Yes, diners can add grilled charbroiled chicken breast for $4.95 (reaching 88g protein) or sautéed shrimp for $6.95 (reaching 68g protein).
08 Can you order Carbonara without peas? ▼
Yes, line cooks sauté vegetables and bacon to order, so diners can request sweet green peas omitted.
