Four Cheese Pasta Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe

This super cheesy, rich, and decadent Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta Recipe is the definition of comfort food. Your family will think you snuck away to the Cheesecake Factory just to get your hands on it!

The Best Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta

Who doesn't love a hearty serving of cheesy, hot pasta?

Everyone - literally everyone - knows that the Cheesecake Factory four cheese pasta is the best thing on the menu. I mean, it's just incredible.

And as good as it is, this homemade version is even better! It's so decadent, cheesy, and delicious that you'll never want to make another pasta recipe again. Every time I make it for dinner, everyone always loves it, so it's been my go-to recipe if I'm hosting.

I'll serve it with this garlic bread or these Olive Garden breadsticks, and it's the talk of the night.

Why This Recipe Works

Easy to make. All you really need to do is mix the ingredients, and then the oven takes care of the rest.

The cheese. The combination of cheeses in this recipe really makes for a flavor like no other. It's amazing! 

Better than the restaurant. I'm not kidding. This copycat recipe is actually better than the one you'd get from the Cheesecake Factory.

Ingredients

You might be able to guess this, but the most important ingredient in this four cheese pasta recipe is...cheese! Yup, hard to believe, right?!

This Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta recipe features fresh mozzarella cheese balls, creamy shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and - my favorite - ricotta cheese.

Here's everything you will need:

• 2 Cups Penne Pasta
• 2 Eggs
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
• 2 Fresh Mozzarella Ovoline Balls, in quarters
• ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
• ¼ cup Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1 ½ cup Marinara Sauce
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp. Ricotta Cheese
• 2 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese, shredded
• Basil Leaves, chopped

Pretty simple, right?

Each of these ingredients can easily be found at your grocery store, and because there's no prep time required, you can easily get all of the ingredients on your way home from work. And you can use almost all of them to make this pastalaya next! Or, if you want a simpler, quicker pasta recipe, you can make this microwave pasta with penne noodles.

By the way, if you want to save time, you can opt for pre-shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.

Also, any marinara sauce will do, just make sure it looks delicious to you!

Now, let's get to cooking!

How To Make Four Cheese Pasta

The process of making this Cheesecake Factory pasta is beyond easy.

And it really is crazy that the result is a dish that will have people convinced it came from the restaurant! 

Now, let's not waste any more time, and get right into the recipe.

Step 1: Prep Work

First things first, you'll want to preheat your oven to 350ºF (180°C). The pasta gets baked to perfection after it's all prepared so the cheese can melt and noodles can crisp up a tiny bit.

Baking this four cheese pasta recipe is what I think makes it one of the best - if not the best - Cheesecake Factory pasta.

Step 2: Cook The Pasta

Now, before we dive into the other components of the recipe, you'll want to get the pasta cooking.

First, cook the pasta of your choice according to the package instructions. Then, drain the pasta, add it to a large bowl, and set it aside. And while the pasta is cooking, you can get working on the other steps.

Step 3: Prep The Pasta

Now, take a mixing bowl and add the ricotta, shredded mozzarella, egg, basil, and black pepper to it. Then, give these ingredients a good mix and set them aside.

Next, warm up the marinara sauce. And, as I mentioned before, you can use any one that you'd like for the recipe.

Step 4: Complete The Pasta

So, once the pasta is cooked, you can add it - and the marinara - to the bowl of cheese, and mix everything until well combined.

Next, transfer it to a glass baking dish and top it with some quartered mozzarella balls and parmesan cheese.

Step 5: Bake The Pasta

Now cover the baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes.

Once the 25 minutes is up, remove the cover and bake the pasta uncovered for 5 more minutes. Doing this will allow you to get a nice finish to the top of this Cheesecake Factory four cheese pasta.

Step 6: Serve

Finally, after the Cheesecake Factory four cheese pasta bakes to perfection, take the baking dish out of the oven, let it cool for just a minute or two, and then serve the pasta.

Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

Cook the pasta al dente since it will cook it a little more when the whole dish bakes in the oven.

Serve it hot and finish it off with a couple of dashes of freshly ground black pepper and maybe just one more sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Make sure the pasta and marinara are hot when you mix them with the cheese. 

Finish the pasta in the oven uncovered so the cheese can get nice and golden brown and slightly crisp.

What To Serve With Four Cheese Pasta

This four cheese pasta is delicious on its own, but it's even better when sides. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Longhorn brussel sprouts
• Crack green beans
• Loaded baked potato casserole
• Cheesy mashed potatoes
• Strawberry poppyseed salad

How To Store Four Cheese Pasta

In the fridge: Either cover the baking dish with a lid or transfer the pasta to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

In the freezer: Store in a freezer-safe bag or container and freezer for up to 2 months.

Reheating: To reheat it, I just place it in a microwave safe dish and microwave in 30-second increments until thoroughly heated - about two, to two and a half minutes. Alternatively, you can place your cheese pasta in a preheated oven set to 325ºF and let that cook until thoroughly heated - about 10-15 minutes.

FAQS About This Four Cheese Pasta Recipe

How many calories are in four cheese pasta from Cheesecake Factory?

According to Cheese Factory nutritional guide, there are 1,200 calories in the four cheese pasta.

What kind of noodles does Cheesecake Factory use?

Cheesecake Factory uses penne pasta in their four cheese pasta recipe.

What is 4 cheese pasta?

It is a pasta recipe that is made with four different kinds of cheese - shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and fresh mozzarella.

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