4 Cheese Pasta Cheesecake Factory Copycat
This Cheesecake Factory 4 Cheese Pasta with its rich, indulgent creaminess is the last word in comfort food in my home!
Ingredients
- 2 cups penne pasta
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves torn
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Topping:
- 2 tbsp ricotta cheese
- 2 fresh mozzarella ovoline balls quartered
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- Basil leaves chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine eggs, shredded mozzarella, and ricotta. Add chopped basil and mix. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, warm the marinara sauce until heated through.
- Add cooked pasta and hot marinara to the cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- Layer ricotta, fresh mozzarella balls and parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove foil and broil for 2-5 mins until golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.