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Cheesy Pasta

This Creamy Cheese Sauce Pasta Recipe from @cucinabyelena is an easy white sauce with a blend of four cheeses. It is packed with a depth of flavors that complement each other beautifully and is ready in just 20 minutes!

  • Prep Time

    5min

  • Cook Time

    15min

  • Total Time

    20min

  • Servings

    4-6

  • Recipe Category Pasta

  • Recipe Cuisine Italian-American

  • Recipe Level Simple

Recipe By: Elena Davis @cucinabyelena

Ingredients

Directions

  • Prepare the Optional Topping: In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest and chopped parsley. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. While the pasta cooks make the sauce.
  • Prepare the Cheese Sauce: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic (or garlic powder) and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Make the Creamy Base: Pour in the heavy whipping cream or whole milk, stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to heat through, but do not let it come to a boil.
  • Add the Cheese: Gradually add the grated Parmigiano, shredded mozzarella, shredded provolone, and grated Romano cheese. Stir continuously until all the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook an additional 2 minutes on low heat while continuously stirring the pasta into the sauce. Add a bit of the starchy pasta water and stir to combine. The sauce will thicken and completely coat the pasta.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with the toasted panko mixture. Mangia!

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Cheesy Pasta

This Creamy Cheese Sauce Pasta Recipe from @cucinabyelena is an easy white sauce with a blend of four cheeses. It is packed with a depth of flavors that complement each other beautifully and is ready in just 20 minutes!