Rigatoni With Three Cheeses

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, cheesy pasta comfort food made with fontina, mozzarella, and parmesan
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This Rigatoni with Three Cheeses is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy night in. The rigatoni noodles are perfectly coated in a luxuriously creamy sauce made from heavy cream and a blend of three distinct cheeses: melty fontina, stretchy mozzarella, and sharp parmesan. A hint of nutmeg adds warmth, while sweet butter brings richness. It’s simple to whip up but feels indulgent enough for date night or a special family dinner. Serve with a side of garlic bread for soaking up every last drop of that delicious cheesy sauce.

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Rigatoni With Three Cheeses

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 629.2

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This Rigatoni with Three Cheeses is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy night in. The rigatoni noodles are perfectly coated in a luxuriously creamy sauce made from heavy cream and a blend of three distinct cheeses: melty fontina, stretchy mozzarella, and sharp parmesan. A hint of nutmeg adds warmth, while sweet butter brings richness. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to whip up but feels indulgent enough for date night or a special family dinner. Serve with a side of garlic bread for soaking up every last drop of that delicious cheesy sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the rigatoni according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer; do not boil vigorously.
  5. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the fontina, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Stir in the nutmeg and season with additional salt if needed.
  7. Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce and toss gently to coat.
  8. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 629.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57.1g88%
Saturated Fat 35.2g177%
Cholesterol 167.4mg56%
Sodium 44631.5mg1860%
Total Carbohydrate 4.5g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 26.3g53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pasta, rigatoni, three cheese, fontina, mozzarella, parmesan, heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, vegetarian, italian, comfort food, easy dinner, cheese sauce, quick meal, family friendly
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