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    Four Cheese Pasta Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe

    Published: May 19, 2023 · Modified: Dec 27, 2024 · By: Brendan Cunningham

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    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!

    Four cheese pasta on a white plate. Behind it is part of the casserole dish filled with the pasta.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta
      • Why This Recipe Works
      • Ingredients
      • How To Make Four Cheese Pasta
        • Step 1: Prep Work
        • Step 2: Cook The Pasta
        • Step 3: Prep The Pasta
        • Step 4: Complete The Pasta
        • Step 5: Bake The Pasta
        • Step 6: Serve
      • Tips To Make The Best Recipe
      • What To Serve With Four Cheese Pasta
      • How To Store Four Cheese Pasta
      • FAQS About This Four Cheese Pasta Recipe
        • How many calories are in four cheese pasta from Cheesecake Factory?
        • What kind of noodles does Cheesecake Factory use?
        • What is 4 cheese pasta?
    • More Copycat Recipes
    • Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta Recipe
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    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.

    Cheesecake factory for cheese pasta in part of a white baking dish.

    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!

    Penne pasta in a strainer with a bowl of marinara sauce in a bowl of Parmesan cheese next to it.

    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.

    A hand holding a fork that is submerged in a white bowl filled with two eggs, ricotta cheese, and shredded Parmesan cheese.

    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.

    Parsley, salt and pepper, and a cheese mixture in a white bowl.

    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.

    Marinara sauce and a bowl, Parmesan cheese in a bowl, and a cheese mixture in a ball on a white counter.

    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.

    Fresh mozzarella cubes on top of penne pasta in a white baking dish.

    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!

    Cake factory for cheese pasta in a white casserole dish.

    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.

    Two hands call Dean utensils with four cheese pasta between them being pulled from a white casserole dish that is filled with the four cheese pasta.

    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
    Cheesecake factory for cheese pasta on top of part of a plate.

    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.

    Part of a plate covered in cheesecake factory four cheese pasta.

    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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    Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta Recipe

    Two hands call Dean utensils with four cheese pasta between them being pulled from a white casserole dish that is filled with the four cheese pasta.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 18 reviews

    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!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Cheesecake Factory

    Ingredients

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    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

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180°C).
    2. Make the pasta according to package instructions, drain and reserve.
    3. Now, take a mixing bowl and add ricotta, shredded mozzarella, egg, basil and black pepper. 
    4. While it’s still hot, add the pasta to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warmed marinara and the cheese mixture into the bowl as well and mix.
    5. Then, transfer this mixture to a glass baking dish. Top with quartered mozzarella ovoline balls and parmesan cheese. Cover the glass baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes.
    6. Remove the cover after that and bake the pasta uncovered for 5 more minutes.
    7. Take the baking dish out of the oven and serve the pasta. Garnish the pasta with some ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and chopped basil.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 370
    • Fat: 21
    • Carbohydrates: 20
    • Protein: 25

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    Comments

    1. Amanda

      May 04, 2022 at 3:58 pm

      I get this every single time I go to Cheesecake Factory and this recipe was spot on!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Ron

      May 07, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      This might be the best recipe you guys have come up with yet.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Hale

      May 08, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      One of my favorite pasta recipes that I have ever tried!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Nadia

      May 09, 2022 at 10:08 am

      Just as good as CF!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Kara

      May 10, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      Loved how cheesy this turned out.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Abigail

      May 11, 2022 at 12:29 pm

      Such a great pasta recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Angela L.

      May 16, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      Dare I say this is my favorite pasta recipe ever...I think so!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Damon

      May 16, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      Delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Bell

      May 17, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      Yesss pasta and cheese for the win.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Lexi

      May 18, 2022 at 5:43 pm

      Ooo I loved this!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Alegra

      May 23, 2022 at 5:54 pm

      I made this with a different recipe and did not like it. This one however was excellent.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Nancy Coticcio

      May 19, 2023 at 6:45 pm

      I am a pasta fanatic and this was one of my top favorite pasta recipes I have made!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Shannon

      May 20, 2023 at 12:28 pm

      It's to die for. A must make in my book.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Jaqueline Parr

      May 21, 2023 at 9:35 pm

      It has all the things I look for in a pasta recipe. Thanks for recreating Cheesecake's version!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Amy

      May 22, 2023 at 12:39 pm

      This turned out soooooo darn good.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Katrina

      May 23, 2023 at 10:51 am

      Making this every week it's so good!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Alicia

      May 25, 2023 at 7:45 pm

      Loved.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Jaqueline

      June 07, 2023 at 9:05 pm

      This four cheese pasta is delicious!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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