Bestfourcheesepasta Recipes

ITALIAN FOUR-CHEESE PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add whichever type of pasta you choose.
• Stir, bring back to a boil and start timing according to your desired degree of doneness and instructions on the package.
• While the pasta is cooking, in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat.
• Add the Gorgonzola and Fontina, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until they are melted and the mixture is homogeneous.
• Add the nutmeg and white pepper.
• About 1 minute before the pasta is done, remove it from heat and drain it.
• Transfer the drained pasta to a large skillet and stir in the milk-and-cheese mixture and the Parmigiano and Pecorino.
• Cook, shaking the pan continuously and vigorously until the sauce has thickened and the pasta is perfectly al dente and coated in the cheese sauce. Season to taste with fine sea salt.
• Serve hot, with additional grated cheese for topping, if desired, and a green salad or vegetables.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BEST FOUR CHEESE PASTA

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.

BAKED FOUR-CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil; add in the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (10-12 minutes).
• Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
• Drain pasta again very well; place pasta in a large bowl.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk to a boil; remove from heat.
• In another medium saucepan, melt the 8 tablespoons butter over med-high heat; lower heat to low and whisk in the flour, cooking for 3-4 minutes (be careful not to brown the mixture).
• Slowly add in the hot milk, whisking constantly.
• Add in the salt and cayenne; increase heat to medium, and simmer, stirring constantly until the mixture has thickened (8-10 minutes.).
• Remove pan from heat and add 1 cup each of the grated cheddar, asiago, and fontina cheese, whisking until the cheeses are melted.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta; toss to coat the past evenly.
• Place half of the coated pasta in the baking dish; evenly sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the top.
• Cover with the remaining pasta.
• In a bowl, toss the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and melted butter together.
• Pour the heavy cream over the pasta; evenly distribute the breadcrumb mixture over the top.
• Bake on the middle oven rack for 30-35 minutes or until top is light brown and mixture is bubbling.

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.