Best 6 Pasta With 5 Cheeses Recipes

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Pasta with 5 cheeses is a creamy and delicious dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of cheeses, pasta, and spices creates a rich and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this article will provide you with the information and tips you need to create the perfect pasta with 5 cheeses dish. We will cover everything from choosing the right cheese and pasta to cooking the dish to perfection. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a delicious and memorable meal!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNE WITH FIVE CHEESES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup crushed tomatoes in thick tomato puree
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano (1 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup shredded imported Italian fontina (1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup crumbled Italian Gorgonzola (1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 pound imported penne rigate pasta
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil in a stockpot.
  • Combine all the ingredients except the penne and butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Drop the penne into the boiling water and parboil for 4 minutes. Drain well in a colander and add to the ingredients in the mixing bowl, tossing to combine.
  • Divide the pasta mixture among 6 shallow ceramic gratin dishes (1 1/2 to 2-cup capacity). Dot with the butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes.

PENNE WITH 5 CHEESES



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Make and share this Penne With 5 Cheeses recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Victoria D

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon salt kosher salt
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup shredded fontina (1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 lb imported penne pasta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil in a stockpot.
  • Combine all the ingredients except the penne and butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Drop the penne into the boiling water and parboil for 4 minutes. Drain well in a colander and add to the ingredients in the mixing bowl, tossing to combine.
  • Divide the pasta mixture among 6 shallow ceramic gratin dishes (1 1/2 to 2-cup capacity). Dot with the butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.4, Fat 53.7, SaturatedFat 32.7, Cholesterol 183.1, Sodium 789.1, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 22.5

FIVE-CHEESE RIGATONI



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Who can resist cheesy pasta hot from the oven? This ooey-gooey rigatoni mac and cheese boasts a homemade white sauce. -Shirley Foltz, Dexter, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook rigatoni according to package directions. , Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Swiss, fontina, mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup Romano cheeses until melted. , Drain rigatoni; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

PENNE WITH 5 CHEESES ALA BAREFOOT CONTESSA - INA GARTEN



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I was watching The Barefoot Contessa earlier this week, and she made this dish. The show was about preparing food ahead of time so that at dinner time, you have very little to do. When I went on the Web to get the recipe, it was nowhere to be found. Luckily, the show was repeated last night, so I was ready, pen in hand. The recipe below is exactly how it was described on the show; it looks delicious and I hope to try it soon. The amount given for the gorgonzola is a guess on my part, as it wasn't specified, nor was the type of cream specified (I'd use regular table cream). She also didn't specify how much basil she used, but it looked like about a quarter-cup. It was mentioned that no salt was needed, as the cheeses are salty enough.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb penne
2 cups cream
1 cup crushed tomatoes (from a can)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (or romano)
2 -4 tablespoons gorgonzola, crumbled
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated fontina
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese (as fresh as possible)
1/4 cup slivered fresh basil leaf
6 teaspoons butter (approximate, butter is to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook penne for just 4 minutes (or until barely al dente, as it will cook more in the oven); drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a very large mixing bowl, combine the cream, crushed tomatoes, cheeses and basil.
  • On the show, very fresh buffalo mozzarella was used, and it was cut into slices and then slivered (much like a julienne); I'm sure shredded mozzarella would work just fine.
  • Add cooked, drained penne to sauce and stir well.
  • On the show, individual shallow serving dishes were filled with the pasta; I'm sure this could be done in a shallow casserole dish too, such as a 13x9 pan.
  • Either fill individual dishes with pasta, as above, or fill an entire shallow dish, then dot butter over surface in small pieces.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, until top is browned.
  • On the show, the individual dishes were then refrigerated, uncovered, so that they could be reheated later in the evening; unfortunately, no information was given as to how the dish should be reheated (oven temp, time, etc) so, really, your guess is as good as mine.

BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATO, CREAM, AND FIVE CHEESES



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This classic dish from George Germon and Johanne Killeen's Al Forno restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island, is a favorite among their patrons.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
1 pound imported conchiglie rigate, (shells)
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup canned pureed tomatoes
1/4 pound thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese, (1 1/2 ounces), plus more for garnish
1/2 cup coarsely shredded (1 1/2 ounces) Fontina cheese
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, (1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
6 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup very thinly sliced scallion, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 4 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • While pasta is cooking, place cream, tomatoes, cheeses, salt, and basil in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add cooked pasta to cheese mixture, and toss to combine.
  • Divide among six to eight shallow ceramic gratin dishes (1 1/2 to 2 cups in capacity). Dot with butter, and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pecorino Romano and scallions. Serve immediately.

FIVE CHEESE PASTA



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The tastiest cheese pasta recipes I have made or tasted EVER!

Provided by harley121202

Time 50m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Put a large pan of boiling salted water on and bring to the boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until very al dente. The dish will be finished in the oven so you dont want the pasta too well cooked. Meanwhile, place the tomatoes on the vine into a roasting pan and drizzle with a little oil and some balsamic vinegar. Season and bake in a moderate oven for 20 mins or until the skins are starting to colour and pucker. Mix the prepared cheeses into a large bowl with the cream. The mixture will seem very thick but this will all melt down in the oven. Season and mix well, but will need more pepper than salt as the cheeses are quite salty, especially the parmesan, tast a little as you go. Once the tomatoes are cooked, remove from the vine and mix into the cheese mix, crushing them a little as you go. Add the drained pasta and mix well. Check for seasoning and place into either small gratin dishes and cook individually or into a large ovenproof dish. Scatter generousely with the breadcrumbs and place into a moderate oven for20-30 mins or until the cheese is bubbling and the breadcrumbs are starting to brown. Serve with a rocket salad and warm ciabatta bread. Great cooked in a large dish and served at the table so people can help themselves.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality cheeses: The better the cheeses you use, the better your pasta will taste. Look for cheeses that are flavorful and have a good melting texture.
  • Grate the cheeses fresh: Pre-shredded cheeses contain additives that can prevent them from melting smoothly. Grate your own cheeses fresh for the best results.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute heat evenly and prevent the pasta from sticking.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente pasta is slightly firm to the bite. This will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy when you add the cheese sauce.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time: The cheese sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. This will save you time when you're ready to make the pasta.
  • Serve the pasta immediately: Pasta is best served immediately after it is cooked. The cheese sauce will start to thicken as it cools, so don't let it sit for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Pasta with 5 cheeses is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your pasta is cooked perfectly and that the cheese sauce is smooth and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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