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Cheesecake Factory 4 Cheese Pasta (Copycat Recipe)

Anne Aslanides
This simplified copycat recipe comes together for an easy weeknight meal that costs a fraction of takeout!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 539 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta CF uses penne
  • 1 ea egg
  • 15 oz ricotta
  • 8 oz italian blend cheese pizza blends work well too
  • 24 oz tomato sauce I used roasted garlic flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced optional
  • ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta shy of al dente- about 2 minutes less than the box instructions. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Meanwhile, mix italian or pizza blend cheese, 1 cup ricotta, pasta sauce, garlic, and salt and pepper in a medium or large heat safe bowl. Once seasoned to taste, crack in egg and stir again.
  • Add drained hot pasta to the sauce and stir. Transfer to a baking pan that is 2 qt or larger.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with dollops of remaining ricotta and fresh basil, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 658mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 998IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. It is recommended to use your preferred calculator with the actual ingredients you use for optimal accuracy.

Keyword Copycat
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