BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATO, CREAM AND FIVE CHEESES

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Baked Pasta With Tomato, Cream and Five Cheeses image

Another "find" from Martha Stewart Living. Categorized as an appetizer, but it couald easily be served as a supper entree by adding some poultry or meat and a salad.

Provided by Miss Barb

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 lb pasta shells
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
1/2 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
1/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
6 basil leaves, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Cook pasta for 4 minutes in large pot of salted water.
  • While pasta is cooking, place cream, tomatoes,cheeses (mozarella, fontina, gorgonzola and ricotta), salt and basil in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add cooked pasta to cheese mixture and toss to combine.
  • Divide among 6 to 8 shallow ceramic bowls.
  • Dot with butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with Romano and scallions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789, Fat 49.5, SaturatedFat 30.2, Cholesterol 168.6, Sodium 600.5, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 23

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