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Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta Recipe
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Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta Recipe

Penne Pasta, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Romano and Parmesan Cheeses, Marinara Sauce and Fresh Basil. Also served with Chicken.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Kid Favorite, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Cheesecake Factory, Pasta, Pasta Dish
Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh Basil Leaves
  • 8 ounces Rigatoni or other Pasta Noodles of choice
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 jar Classico Fire Roasted Tomato & Garlic Sauce or other store bought or homemade Pasta Sauce of choice, warmed
  • 3 - 4 Fresh Mozzarella Ovoline Balls cut into quarters
  • 2 tablespoons Ricotta Cheese to top
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan Cheese to top
  • Finely chopped Basil to top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, black pepper and 1/4 cup basil leaves. Mix well. Set aside.
  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Place still hot noodles in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add warmed sauce and ricotta mixture. Mix well.
  • Pour mixture into an 11 x 7-inch glass baking dish.
  • Dot with mozzarella ovoline ball quarters and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover and place in preheated oven. Bake 25 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Remove from oven.
  • Transfer to a serving dish, if you like, or serve from the glass baking dish.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese in center of dish.
  • Sprinkle with 1 - 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese'
  • Sprinkle with chopped basil.
  • Serve hot.

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