PASTA AI QUATTRO FORMAGGI (CREAMY FOUR-CHEESE PASTA) RECIPE
Choose your four cheeses wisely for this bold, well-rounded, deeply flavorful, multi-layered, and complex cheesy pasta.
Provided by Daniel Gritzer
Categories Mains Quick and Easy Quick Dinners
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 3-quart saucepan, saucier, or other medium pot, combine cream with thyme, garlic, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan with a flexible spatula to prevent scorching, then remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes. Remove and discard garlic and thyme.
- Return infused cream to low heat and add Taleggio, whisking constantly until Taleggio is fully melted.
- Add grated Gruyère (or Fontina) and continue to whisk until fully melted and a smooth sauce forms. Whisk in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Using a spider skimmer, transfer pasta to cheese sauce; alternatively, strain pasta in a colander, making sure to first reserve 1 cup (240ml) pasta-cooking water. Add 1/4 cup (60ml) pasta-cooking water to pasta and sauce and, working over medium-low heat, stir gently until pasta is coated in a creamy glaze. If sauce becomes too thick, add more pasta water, 1 tablespoon (15ml) at a time, to loosen to proper glazing consistency. Season with salt to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in gorgonzola; it may completely melt into the sauce, but it's fine (arguably even desirable) if some pieces remain mostly intact.
- Serve right away, passing more grated Parmigiano-Reggiano at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 900 kcal, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Sodium 926 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 45 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CREAMY FOUR CHEESE PASTA WITH GARLIC
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Bring water to a boil in a tall pasta pot, add salt generously, and cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water after spaghetti has finished cooking. Strain spaghetti and rinse with warm water to prevent it from sticking together while you prepare sauce.
- In a large skillet over high, heat butter and olive oil. Reduce heat to low, add minced garlic , and cook until fragrant (be careful not to brown garlic).
- Using a whisk, stir in heavy cream and gradually add cream cheese and Pecorino Romano, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, and Asiago cheeses until you achieve a thick sauce consistency.
- Add cooked spaghetti and reserved pasta water to sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring and tossing pasta until it is completely coated with sauce. Leave in skillet or transfer to a serving dish. Top with chopped parsley and remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Sodium 1415 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 63 g, ServingSize Serves 2, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PASTA WITH FOUR CHEESES
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add noodles and cook until done about 6 to 7 minutes or according to package directions. Meanwhile, finely dice your cheddar and brie into 1/4-inch cubes. Combine the cheeses with the white wine and ricotta in the top of a double boiler or in a microwave proof container that is large enough to accommodate the cooked pasta. If you are using a double boiler, melt the cheese while the pasta is cooking, if you are using a microwave you can wait until the pasta is done. When the pasta is done, drain, pat dry, and toss it with the melted cheese. Or is you are using a microwave oven, heat the cheese for 1 minute. Whisk it vigorously and return it to the microwave for 20 seconds. Add the drained pasta to the melted cheese, right in the microwave dish, and toss. Season with lots of freshly ground pepper and scallion.
BAKED FOUR-CHEESE SPAGHETTI
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well and spread the spaghetti on a baking sheet; let cool.
- In a large bowl, toss the fontina with the Gruyere and mozzarella. Spread half of the spaghetti in the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Sprinkle half of the mixed cheeses and half of the Gorgonzola over the spaghetti and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with another layer of spaghetti, mixed cheeses, Gorgonzola and salt and pepper.
- Bake the spaghetti in the center of the oven until the top is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving.
FOUR-CHEESE MACARONI
I adapted this recipe from one a friend gave to me. It has a distinctive blue cheese taste and is very filling. I like to serve it with chicken. -Darlene Marturano, W. Suffield, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir until coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
FOUR-CHEESE BAKED PENNE
This cheesy pasta dish is comforting, hearty, delicious and-surprise!-meatless. Filling whole grains, low-fat protein and a touch of heat make this recipe a keeper! Serve with a salad and crusty bread. -Janet Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook penne according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, rosemary, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes., Preheat oven to 400°. Drain penne; add to sauce. Stir in cottage cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella and all of the ricotta. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
BEST FOUR CHEESE PASTA
Make and share this Best Four Cheese Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by sarahlw86
Categories Penne
Time 14m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
- Put penne pasta into bowling water for 4 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl combined all ingredients.
- After cooking pasta for 4 minutes drain it and pour pasta in the mixing bowl.
- Butter Pan before pouring pasta and mixed ingredients in baking bowl.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs and parmesan cheese on top of pasta.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 962.1, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 33.8, Cholesterol 196.1, Sodium 858.3, Carbohydrate 99.3, Fiber 13.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 19.9
FOUR CHEESE SAUCE
This four cheese sauce is great with gnocchi, fettuccini, or your choice of pasta. Garlicky French bread would be a tasty accompaniment.
Provided by Dominic
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream and butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until butter melts. Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, grated provolone cheese, and grated Romano cheese. Reduce heat to low, and continue to stir just until all cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately, sauce will thicken upon standing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 193.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
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