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Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta
This copycat Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta is loaded with creamy tomato sauce, penne pasta and four rich cheeses for the ultimate comfort food dinner. Ready in about 15 minutes, this easy four cheese pasta recipe tastes just like the restaurant version — and I’ll show you the secret Italian ingredient that makes all the difference.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 24 oz tomato puree or passata
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1/2 cup ricotta divided
- 1/4 cup mozzarella shredded
- 1/8 cup parmesan grated
- ⅛ cup romano grated
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 2 tbsp basil fresh finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, salt and pepper, dried basil and oregano. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 10-12 minutes over medium low heat, stirring occasionally.4 teaspoons olive oil, 4 cloves garlic minced, 24 oz tomato puree or passata, 15 oz tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1½ teaspoons basil , 1 teaspoon oregano
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, making sure to drain when just al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.1 lb penne pasta
- After simmering, stir in the cheeses and pasta water until cheese is melted - you may need to lightly whisk a little for the ricotta.1/2 cup ricotta, 1/4 cup mozzarella shredded, 1/8 cup parmesan grated, ⅛ cup romano grated, 1/4 cup pasta water
- Drain pasta and add to sauce, stirring until the pasta is coated. Divide pasta between bowls and top with reserved ricotta and fresh basil.2 tbsp basil fresh, 1/2 cup ricotta
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 13gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 506mgPotassium: 692mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 809IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mg
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