Rigatoni With Three Cheeses

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.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 629.2

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

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

3 tablespoons Salt
1 lbs Rigatoni
3 1/2 tablespoons Melted Sweet Butter
1/2 cups Shredded Fontina
1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella
1 cups Heavy Cream
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg

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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