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.

Peggy Brooks
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This dish was a total disaster. The cheese sauce curdled and the pasta was overcooked.


Samuel Goodness
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I didn't like the flavor of the blue cheese in this dish. I think I'll omit it next time.


Nenad Vranic
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler pasta dishes in the future.


Jamir Ansari
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I found the cheese sauce to be a bit too thick. I would thin it out with some milk next time.


Victory Gbokos
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This recipe is a little too rich for my taste, but it was still good.


Gail Jones
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Haji786 Sheikh786
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Mervin Cacho
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this recipe without any problems.


Stephen Duncan Connachan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


MdSamirul Islam
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Dharma Saud
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I loved it in this dish. It added a nice sharpness.


Tyler Durden
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I added some cooked chicken to the pasta and it was delicious. This dish is very versatile.


Angeline Stevens
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The cheese sauce is so rich and creamy. It's the perfect comfort food.


pk vairl
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. I will be making it again and again.


Zia Hardien
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it with a side salad and it was a complete meal.


Nancy Nanjala
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This pasta dish was a hit! It's cheesy, creamy, and packed with flavor. I'm not surprised it's a Barefoot Contessa recipe.