Craving something incredible for dinner? Whip up this Four Cheese Pasta Cheesecake Factory recipe which is a fun copycat version of a classic favorite. A cheese lover's delight, this four-cheese pasta is sure to satisfy your craving.
This pasta dish, which features penne pasta, a garlicky tomato sauce, creamy and sharp cheeses, the creamiest ricotta dollop, and fresh basil, hits the spot. Thankfully, this copycat tastes almost exactly like the original. It’s also light and quite simple to make.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS PASTA DISH:
– This homemade version tastes so much like the dish from the original restaurant. Take my word for it.
– When you prepare the meal in your own kitchen, you have complete control over the components and calories.
FOUR CHEESE PASTA CHEESECAKE FACTORY INGREDIENTS:
– Penne pasta: Penne pasta is used in the original recipe, but you could use fusilli, rotini, or rigatoni.
– Parmesan cheese: For the finest flavor, use fresh parmesan cheese.
– Mozzarella Cheese: The best results come from using freshly grated mozzarella.
FOUR CHEESE PASTA CHEESECAKE FACTORY INGREDIENTS:
– Ricotta cheese: Ricotta cheese is a key ingredient in this recipe.
– Romano Cheese: Romano is the key to the CF four cheese sauce's distinct flavor. It has a strong flavor, so you don't need much.
– Eggs: You need one egg for the ricotta cheese blend.
FOUR CHEESE PASTA CHEESECAKE FACTORY INGREDIENTS:
– Garlic: Garlic will give this pasta dish a kick of flavor. You can also add some garlic powder if you want.
– Marinara Sauce: Use your preferred jar of pasta sauce in place of this.
FOUR CHEESE PASTA CHEESECAKE FACTORY INGREDIENTS:
– Basil leaves: They add a herby flavor to your pasta dish.
– Olive oil: You will need some olive oil to sauté the garlic.
– Seasoning: You will need some oregano, black pepper, and salt.
STEPS TO PREP CHEESECAKE FACTORY FOUR CHEESE PASTA RECIPE:Meanwhile, while the pasta is cooking, combine shredded mozzarella, grated Romano, grated parmesan, ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
STEPS TO PREP CHEESECAKE FACTORY FOUR CHEESE PASTA RECIPE:Then, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium-high heat, and saute garlic for a minute. Add marinara sauce and oregano. Heat for 3-4 minutes until warm.
STEPS TO PREP CHEESECAKE FACTORY FOUR CHEESE PASTA RECIPE:After that, add the ricotta mixture to the marinara sauce and mix until fully incorporated and the cheese is melted. Then, add the cooked pasta and stir until the pasta is thoroughly coated with the sauce.