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
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
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Jill Lake Charles, LA 09-06-2009
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Outstanding
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Being from Louisiana there are only two things I would change about this rich and creamy dish: Add half crushed tomato and... half rotel tomato to spice it up a bit and my husband and I added pre-made turkey meatballs with italian seasoning. Plus a little red chili pepper tastes real good. Other than that Ina this is a real winner and would make a great gift meal because it makes you feel warm and fuzzy...Read more
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LISA inverness, IL 08-27-2009
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Great Recipe !!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this several times and everyone always loves it. I even get requests to make it when guests are coming. The fresh... basil makes it. The recipe is perfect and it doesn't need any of the additions or changes that some of the other reviewers mention. Ina knows her stuff and her recipes are always perfect.Read more
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allison fort bragg, NC 08-11-2009
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great pasta
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The pasta came out great. It had pretty good flavor with all the cheese. I didnt use gorgonzola because I dont really care... for it so I used romano, fontina,asiago,parm, and mozz. Came out fine! The only thing i would recommend is adding about 1 cup exra of the crushed tomatoes and maybe 1/2 cup extra on cream. The pasta really absorbs the liqued and if you dont have enough liqued the top noodles get hard and really dry. Awsome dinner though!Read more