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Four Cheese Pasta

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Vincenzo Prosperi

Updated:

9th May, 2025

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How to Make Four Cheese Pasta

Four cheese pasta is even creamier than carbonara and cacio e pepe! (Who thought that could be possible?!) So if you’re a fan of those dishes then this is a MUST-HAVE! Combining four different cheeses with Gorgonzola as the hero, the only thing you really need to prep is a handful of walnuts – and that’s to garnish at the end! This could be my new favourite pasta – and it couldn’t be easier to make! What cheese are you going to use?

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How to Make Four Cheese Pasta Like an Italian

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Vincenzo’s Top Tips To Make Four Cheese Pasta

The 2 RULES

It is crucial your heat is low and you gently stir – remember these 2 rules and you’ll enjoy four cheese pasta perfection.

Toss it!!

If you can, toss the pasta while in the pan as this will create the most incredible cream and really add the perfect texture to your dish. In Italian, this is called “mantecare”.

Stir both milk and cheese gently to combine

This should be really a slow process so the cheese doesn’t burn and the milk helps with this too, it also adds creaminess.

four cheese pasta

Four Cheese Pasta

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Large fry pan
  • large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • Chopping-board
  • Tablespoon
  • Spatula
  • Mug

Ingredients

  • 50 grams Gorgonzola Cheese, 1.7oz
  • 50 grams Stracchino Cheese, 1.7oz
  • 50 grams Mascarpone Cheese, 1.7oz
  • 3-4 tbsp Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 200 grams Penne Rigate pasta, 7oz
  • 80 ml Full cream milk, 0.3cup
  • 1 tbsp Rock salt
  • Handful Walnuts, roughly crushed

Instructions

  • Four cheese pasta is best served with a short pasta so start by boiling up 5L water in a very large pot.
  • Once it boils, add a tablespoon of rock salt, allow to dissolve then add your pasta of choice. Cooking time depends on the pasta so follow the packet instructions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place the pan on your stove and warm to a medium-low heat.
  • Add the milk along with the gorgonzola and stracchino. The stracchino will need to be broken into pieces to help it melt.
  • Stir the milk and cheese gently to combine. This should be a slow process so the cheese doesn’t burn – the milk helps with this too, it also adds creaminess.
  • Keep stirring until everything has combined well for your four cheese pasta.
  • As soon as the pasta is ready, scoop up a mug full of pasta water and leave it to the side.
  • Next, strain your pasta and add it to the pan before quickly stirring it with the sauce.
  • While the pan is still on the stove, add the scoop of mascarpone cheese along with 1/3 of your pasta water and combine for around 30 seconds – stir the whole time to help it mix well together and also melt quickly.
  • Remove the pan from your stove and add the pecorino cheese before stirring through really well.
  • E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate….Enjoy!

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Author: Vincenzo’s Plate

How to serve Four Cheese Pasta

To create a delicious and visually appealing plate of four-cheese pasta. Start by adding a generous portion of the pasta to the centre of a flat plate. Using a spoon, scoop up some extra sauce and pour it over the top of the pasta, ensuring that every inch of the dish is covered with the delicious sauce.

Then, to add an extra element of texture and flavour, sprinkle some crushed walnuts all over the top of the pasta, creating a beautiful garnish that is sure to impress.

 

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8 responses

  1. Margarito
    December 7, 2022

    This looks so good. Especially for a beginner cook like me. This pasta dish will help me to learn because it’s simple, and easy recipe.

    Reply
    1. Vincenzo’s Plate
      April 26, 2023

      I’m glad you found the recipe helpful! Simple and easy recipes are a great way to learn how to cook, as they allow you to focus on the basic techniques and flavors without getting too overwhelmed. Plus, pasta dishes are always a crowd-pleaser and a great way to experiment with different ingredients and flavor combinations.

      Reply
  2. Linda Kirschbaum
    August 4, 2023

    5 stars
    We made the sauce( used taleggio instead of Stracchino because that’s what we could find) to go with your ricotta gnocchi. A bit of cheese overkill but oh soooo good!

    Reply
    1. Vincenzo’s Plate
      August 15, 2023

      It’s one of my favorites, and I love how easy it is to make. The taleggio sauce would be a great addition to the gnocchi, so I’m glad you thought of that!

      Reply
  3. Chavez
    March 5, 2025

    i couldn’t find stracchino cheese. what can i replace this cheese with? i’m in the netherlands.

    Reply
    1. Vincenzo’s Plate
      March 5, 2025

      Ciao Chavez! You can swap Stracchino Cheese with mascarpone, fontina, or taleggio. They all have a creamy texture and melt well. Just remember that taleggio has a stronger flavor than Stracchino.

      Reply
      1. Chavez
        March 10, 2025

        5 stars
        unbelievable so tasty! succeeded with all the cheeses found. now whole my apartment smells like cheese 😂😂😂

        Reply
        1. Vincenzo’s Plate
          March 10, 2025

          Ciao Chavez! Right?! That’s the best kind of air freshener! 😂 If they ever make a Pecorino fragrance, I’d be the first to buy it! Glad you enjoyed the cheesy Four Cheese Pasta!

          Reply

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