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Cheesecake Factory 4 cheese pasta

Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta

This creamy and dreamy Cheesecake Factory four cheese pasta is a delicious side dish to add to your weeknight dinner rotation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 388 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 3 cup marinara sauce
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Cut into small strips, more for topping
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the penne pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Make sure to reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water aside.
    1 lb penne pasta
  • in a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Romano cheese with the egg and basil and set aside.
    3/4 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese, 1 egg, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Into a large pot or skillet add in the olive oil and heat up on medium low heat. Once the oil is hot enough, cool the shallots for a minute or two until fragrant and translucent then add in the chopped garlic and cook for another minute.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium shallot, 4 large garlic cloves
  • Add the marinara sauce on top of the shallot garlic mixture, season with salt and pepper to taste and cook together for 4-6 minutes or until warmed thoroughly.
    3 cup marinara sauce, Salt and pepper
  • Drop spoonfuls of the egg and cheese mixture into the sauce and stir gently as everything is cooking. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until everything is combined and melty. Make sure to stir from time to time.
  • Mix in the drained pasta. Add in that reserved pasta water if it seems a little dry and continue mixing to combine everything together.
  • Top with more basil and dollops of ricotta cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 681IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 244mgIron: 2mg
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