Four Cheese Pasta Recipes

FOUR CHEESE SAUCE

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.

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.

FOUR CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat.
• Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
• With wire whisk, stir in flour and salt until smooth.
• Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
• Gradually stir in milk.
• Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheeses.
• Cook until melted, stirring occasionally.
• Stir pasta into cheese sauce.
• Pour mixture into baking dish.
• In 6-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; stir in bread crumbs.
• Cook and stir until crumbs are golden brown. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.