Description
Four Cheese Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining four luxurious cheeses into a creamy, dreamy sauce that wraps around every bite of tender pasta. This quick yet impressive dish is perfect for cozy nights or elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 120 g mozzarella, shredded
- 80 g parmesan, finely grated
- 100 g ricotta
- 100 g fontina or similar melty cheese
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently as it warms up.
- Lower heat and add all cheeses. Stir continuously until melted and smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed to thin.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with black pepper and salt. Serve immediately with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for smoother sauce and better flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk or water to revive leftovers.
- Keep the heat low while melting cheese to prevent clumping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Four Cheese Pasta, creamy pasta, Italian cheese pasta, comfort food, vegetarian dinner