4 Cheese Pasta Bake Recipe

Ingredients for 4 Cheese Pasta Bake

• Penne Pasta
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• Garlic Cloves
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups milk (whole milk recommended)
• Provolone Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Fontina Cheese
• Fresh Parsley
• Panko Breadcrumbs

How to Make 4 Cheese Pasta Bake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spray a 13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
4. In a 4-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter over low heat.
5. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
6. Whisk in 1/4 cup flour and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth.
7. Increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly (about 1-2 minutes).
8. Gradually whisk in 3 cups milk. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
9. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, 1 cup cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese. Cook until the cheeses are melted and smooth, stirring occasionally.
10. Stir in the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
11. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.
12. In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
13. Add 1/2 cup bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
14. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the pasta mixture.
15. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.