Four Cheese Pasta - beautifully plated pasta dish

Four Cheese Pasta

Gorgonzola, Parmigiano, fontina, and mozzarella melted into a decadent sauce. Italian quattro formaggi at its finest.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

4

Calories

550

Ingredients

  • 400 g pasta (your choice of shape)
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (35%)
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Base

    While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Build the Sauce

    Add the main sauce ingredients to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavours meld together, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine

    Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss vigorously, adding pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency that coats every strand.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate immediately and garnish with fresh herbs and freshly grated cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.

Chef's Notes

β€œI never add cream to a hot pan that's been on high heat β€” I always reduce the temperature first to prevent splitting.”

β€” Chef Luca Bianchi

Nutrition Facts

550

cal

34g

Protein

19g

Fat

40g

Carbs

2g

Fiber

581mg

Sodium

Tips & Tricks

  • β€’Always salt your pasta water generously β€” it should taste like the sea.
  • β€’Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water before draining. It's liquid gold for emulsifying sauces.
  • β€’Cook pasta 1 minute less than the package says if finishing it in the sauce.

Reviews (3)

Jennifer K.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

This is now our go-to weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes and tastes like it took hours. My kids ask for seconds every time.

AndrΓ© G.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Comme au restaurant! La sauce est onctueuse et les pΓ’tes parfaitement al dente. Bravo pour cette recette.

Chantal D.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Facile Γ  prΓ©parer et tellement bon! MΓͺme mes enfants difficiles ont vidΓ© leur assiette. Je recommande fortement.