PASTA WITH 5 CHEESES

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My daughters love mac and cheese and this recipe is always a big hit! A bagged salad and loaf of French bread is a nice touch. If you're not a fan of gorganzola, you can always use parmesan. Still taste great!

Provided by Lisa Durham

Categories     Pasta

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb rigatoni, fusilli or small shells, dired
2 c heavy cream
1 tsp basil, dried
1 c crushed tomatoes in heavy puree
1 pkg italian blend cheese, (8 ounces divided - mozzarella, mild cheddar, provolone, and asiago)
1/4 c gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • 2. Boil pasta two minutes less than the package directs in plenty of well-salted water and set aside. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the cream, crushed tomatoes, basil, 1 1/2 cups of Italian cheese blend, and gorgonzola cheese
  • 3. Add cooked pasta to the cream and cheese mixture. Stir to combine. Pour into prepared casserole dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup of Italian cheese blend. Bake for 30 minutes, or until top is browned slightly and pasta is bubbling hot. Serve immediately

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