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Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta

Creamy Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta Made Easy at Home

Recreate Cheesecake Factory's Four Cheese Pasta with this easy recipe, featuring four cheeses and al dente pasta in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta Feel free to swap in any short pasta.
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Try provolone for a different flavor.
  • 1 cup Italian Cheese Blend Use your favorite cheese blend.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 large Egg Omit for a vegan version.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Opt for homemade for fresher taste.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Dried basil can work in a pinch.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper Freshly cracked pepper is preferred.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • tongs

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Italian cheese blend, and Parmesan cheese. Crack in the egg and mix thoroughly until creamy.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, pour in marinara sauce. Add the cheese mixture and stir gently until cheese melts and incorporates into the sauce, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and gently toss to coat each piece evenly. Cook together for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately topped with remaining ricotta, extra Parmesan, and fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water or extra marinara to keep it creamy.

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