4 Cheese Summer Pasta Supper Recipe

A nostalgic family favorite! This 4 Cheese Summer Pasta Supper recipe, passed down from an old Kraft cookbook, is a quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will crave. Bursting with fresh summer zucchini, vibrant tomatoes, and a creamy four-cheese blend, it's a comforting classic with a delightful twist. Get ready for cheesy, delicious pasta perfection!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 443.7 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 4 Cheese Summer Pasta Supper

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine
  • 2 medium zucchini, diced
  • 4 cups total shredded cheese (1 cup provolone, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup fontina, 1 cup parmesan), plus extra parmesan for serving
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)

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How to Make 4 Cheese Summer Pasta Supper

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the diced zucchini.
  2. Drain the pasta and zucchini, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
  3. Return the pasta and zucchini to the saucepan.
  4. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the pasta and toss to coat.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, minced garlic, parsley, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stir the tomato mixture into the pasta.
  7. Add the remaining 1 cup of cheese and toss gently to combine. If needed, add a little of the reserved pasta water to create a creamier sauce.
  8. Serve immediately and garnish with extra parsley or basil, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

44g

Carbs

18g