Best Four Cheese And Pesto Italian Baked Spaghetti Recipes

FOUR CHEESE AND PESTO ITALIAN BAKED SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Preheat over to 400ºF.
• Grease 13x9 baking dish.
• Cook spaghetti for 2 minutes less than the package directions specify,.
• Drain spaghetti well and transfer into a bowl.
• Stir in ricotta,pesto,1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup of the parmesan, and the goat cheese.
• Toss the mixture well and transfer it into the baking dish.
• Sprinkle the remaining 1½ cup mozarella and ½ cup parmesan over the pasta.
• Bake until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
• turn the oven setting to broil and broil for 1 minute or until golden.
• serve hot.

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 AND PESTI BAKED SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• grease a 13 x9 inch baking dish.
• cook the spaghetti until partially done and then drain.
• put in a bowl and add pesto 1 cup of the mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the parmesan and the goat cheese.
• toss mixture well and transer to baking dish.
• sprinkle remaining cheese over pasta.
• bake 20 minutes.
• set oven to broil and broil for about one minute.

BAKED FOUR-CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and put it in the prepared casserole dish. Stir in the tomatoes and their juices. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until just soft, about 8 minutes. Add the wine and cook for about 4 more minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half. Reduce the heat to medium and add the cream. Simmer gently, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken slightly. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, and fontina cheeses, and season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the cheese mixture over the pasta. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly. Remove from the oven and stir to make sure the cheese and pasta are thoroughly combined.
• notes
• Great for freezing! See our Freezer Tips on pages 23-27.
• Vegetarian friendly!
• End up with extra Gorgonzola? Put it to good use! Sandy loves to stuff it into a fresh fig, then wrap the fig in a very thin slice of prosciutto. Voilà! A sophisticated garnish for a salad or an easy appetizer for your next cocktail party.

CREAMY PESTO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• To make the pesto, mix basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, cold water, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a food processor for about 30 seconds. Add in olive oil. Process until combined, set aside.
• Cook fusilli to very al dente, or about 3-4 minutes before the package instructs for cook time, then drain pasta.
• Halve cherry tomatoes.
• In a skillet or casserole pan, mix fusilli, cherry tomatoes, and pesto.
• Top with grated parmesan and mozzarella balls.
• Bake at 400° Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until mozzarella has melted.
• Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

SPAGHETTI WITH FOUR CHEESES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheeses until melted., Drain spaghetti; toss with cheese sauce and parsley.