Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta Recipe
Cheesecake factory four cheese pasta recipe uses four types of cheese to make a very creamy pasta dish. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight with a little extra kick and goes very nicely with a glass of red wine.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne
- 2 whole Eggs
- 2 ½ cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 4 Fresh Mozzarella Ovoline Balls (quartered)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
- 1 ½ cup Ricotta Cheese
- ¼ cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- ½ jar Marinara Sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly Ground)
For The Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Ricotta Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
- Basil Leaves (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fill a pot with water and sprinkle salt over it. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Next, drain the penne pasta in a colander.
- Take a mixing bowl and add the ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and egg to it. Stir in the black pepper and basil.
- Add the hot pasta to a large mixing bowl while it's still hot. Combine the warmed marinara and cheese mixture with the pasta.
- transfer the mixture in a glass baking dish. Garnish with quartered mozzarella ovoline balls and parmesan cheese. Cover and bake for about 25 minutes.
- remove the cover and bake the pasta without the cover for 5 more minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven and serve the pasta. Sprinkle some ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and finely chopped basil over the pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1280kcal