Dreamy Creamy Four Cheese Pasta
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Winter weather calls for dreamy creamy four cheese pasta. It has been bitter cold here lately in Utah.
You don’t want to be outside unless you absolutely need to be. Our low temperatures have ranged from the low twenties to 19 degrees, but when factoring in the wind chill, it feels more like 9 degrees or so. It makes me want to just stay inside and enjoy a nice comforting bowl of hot cheesy pasta.
Ingredients to make Creamy Dreamy four cheese pasta
- PASTA
- PARSLEY
- BASIL
- BUTTER
- GARLIC
- FLOUR
- MILK
- CREAM
- ITALIAN SEASONING
- CHEDDAR CHEESE
- MONTERREY JACK CHEESE
- MOZZARELLA CHEESE
- COLBY CHEESE
HOW TO MAKE THE DREAMY CREAMY FOUR CHEESE PASTA
This creamy four cheese pasta recipe uses 4 kinds of cheese. There is cheddar, Monterrey jack, mozzarella, and colby. You just need a quarter cup of each. A great combination of cheeses incorporates flavor and creaminess.
The sauce includes butter, garlic, flour, milk, cream, Italian seasoning, and four cheeses. You also use some pasta water if needed to get the right consistency.
For this creamy four cheese pasta dish, I wanted to use a fun pasta shape. I use gemelli but any other medium pasta shape will do like fusilli, bow tie, etc. When you cook the pasta, you also cook it with some parsley and basil too. This helps infuse more flavor into the pasta.
frequently asked questions
Can I use different types of cheese in this recipe?
Yes, you can customize the cheese blend to suit your taste preferences. While this recipe calls for four types of cheese, feel free to experiment with different combinations such as cheddar, Gouda, Fontina, or Parmesan.
Can I make this pasta dish ahead of time and reheat it later?
Yes, you can prepare the creamy four cheese pasta ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk to restore creaminess if needed.
Can I add protein or vegetables to this pasta dish?
Yes, you can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, or cherry tomatoes to this pasta dish for extra flavor and nutrients. Simply stir them into the pasta along with the cheese sauce.
FOR MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS, TRY:
- Instant Pot Velveeta Mac and Cheese
- Easy Garlic Pasta
- Instant Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta
- Brown Butter Alfredo Pasta
Creamy Four Cheese Pasta
Real Mom Kitchen
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb gemelli or fusilli shaped pasta
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp basil
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic
- 4 Tbsp flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup cream
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded colby cheese
Instructions
- Cook past according to package but add the 1 tsp parsley and 1 tsp basil to the water when you add the pasta. Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
- In a sauce pan, melt the butter and add garlic. Cook it for 1 min. Add in the flour and cook on low heat until lightly browned (1 minute).
- Whisk in milk, cream and Italian seasoning. Add in ½ cup of pasta water. Whisk and cook until the sauce starts to thicken. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Add in the cheese and cook the sauce till slightly thickened. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the sauce to the cooked pasta and gently toss to coat. Serve it in a bowl garnish with herbs if desired.
This recipe is adapted from My Tasty Curry.
