Penne with Five Cheeses

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Pasta Bella

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

Kosher salt
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup crushed tomatoes in thick tomato puree
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano (1 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup shredded imported Italian fontina (1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup crumbled Italian Gorgonzola (1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 pound imported penne rigate pasta
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil in a stockpot.

Combine all the ingredients except the penne and butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.

Drop the penne into the boiling water and parboil for 4 minutes. Drain well in a colander and add to the ingredients in the mixing bowl, tossing to combine.

Divide the pasta mixture among 6 shallow ceramic gratin dishes (1 1/2 to 2-cup capacity). Dot with the butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes.

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recipe Penne with Five Cheeses
K Brooklyn, NY 01-03-2010
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EXCELLENT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Absolutely delicious! I added a little fresh spinach to the recipe. Tastes even better the next day. I got this recipe from... the episode "Pasta Bella" I have tried 3 recipes from that episode and all 3 have been hits. Ina never disappoints!Read more
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Theresa Colgate, WI 12-26-2009
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This dish is sure to please a crowd!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this easy recipe several times and it's always a hit! The combination of the cheeses creates a creamy, rich... flavor. We've served this is many ways - alongside BBQ Beef, as a side dish at a Christmas gathering, or in the summer with grilled chicken. It's a winner any way you serve it! Read more
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sadie cinciatio, OH 12-06-2009
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i like it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i wiil like penne with five cheeses.
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Millie No. Bellmore, NY 11-12-2009
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My Favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Almost every recipe I've tried from her books are fantastic. This one especially was ridiculously easy and I did it under... 15mins which included prep and cook time. I also froze have the portion for another day, and it came out just as good. My husband loves it and so did my picky 9yr old. Probably not something you would eat everyday if you're watching your weight, but worth the calories. A must try.Read more
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Shelley FIshers, IN 10-20-2009
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Love this
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this all the time and I love it as well as everyone else. You can make it ahead of time, which is also the greatest!
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Jennifer Centennial, CO 09-11-2009
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Best entree for guests ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my all-purpose dish when we entertain. It's so ridiculously easy to assemble, and since you can make it ahead of... time, it's one less thing to worry about before your guests arrive. It's vegetarian, and has lots of cheese for those picky or hard-to-feed guests. Best part is that I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't enjoy this. It never ceases to be a hit!!Read more