Four Cheese Pasta Bake Recipe

Golden, bubbly, and irresistibly creamy, this four cheese pasta bake recipe is the ultimate comfort food that blends mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, and ricotta into a family-friendly classic.

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Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Rest Time (cooling + setting): 10

Total Time: 55

Servings: Servings

Calories: 490kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 9x13 baking dish Ceramic or glass preferred
1 Large skillet For preparing the cheese sauce
1 Whisk Essential for smooth sauce
1 Cheese grater Use fresh cheese for better melting
1 Mixing spoon For combining pasta and sauce

Ingredients

1 lb Penne or rigatoni Cooked al dente
2 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
3 Garlic cloves Minced
1 Medium onion Diced
3 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
3 tablespoon All-purpose flour For roux
2 cups Whole milk Warmed
1 cup Ricotta cheese
1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese Shredded
2 cups Mozzarella cheese Shredded, divided
½ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
2 teaspoon Dried basil
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes Optional
Salt and pepper To taste
2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease baking dish.
Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil until soft.
Add butter and flour, cook to form roux.
Gradually add milk, whisking to prevent lumps.
Stir in cheeses until smooth and creamy.
Season sauce, then combine with pasta.
Pour into dish, top with remaining mozzarella.
Bake for 25–30 min until golden and bubbly.
Let rest 5–10 min before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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