Cheesy Fettuccine Food

CHEESY BAKED FETTUCCINE WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.
• In a large saucepan or grill pan, cook bacon until very crisp.
• Remove bacon from pan and chop into small pieces.
• Using the same pan, add onion and garlic and sauté until browned.
• In a large bowl, mix the mozzarella, Colby jack, and ricotta cheeses. Remove and reserve ½ cup of the cheese mix.
• In the same large bowl, add bacon, diced tomatoes, onion and garlic mix, marinara and all spices. Blend well. Add drained pasta and toss completely.
• Spread the reserved cheese mix across the top.
• Spread the butter along the bottom and sides of a large casserole pan.
• Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
• Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

FOUR-CHEESE FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Cook onions and 1 tablespoon parsley in oil mixture about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
• Stir in ricotta and feta cheeses; reduce heat to low. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheeses are melted.
• Add fettuccine, Asiago and Parmesan cheeses and pepper to mixture in skillet. Cook about 4 minutes, tossing gently, until cheeses are melted and fettuccine is evenly coated. Sprinkle with parsley.

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 2-1/2-quart baking dish.
• Cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water until eldente.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine soup, cream cheese, mushrooms, whipping cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, butter and garlic powder.
• Stir in cheeses; cook until melted.
• Drain the pasta well and add to the sauce.
• Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
• Combine all topping ingredients then sprinkle over chicken mixture.
• Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
• Uncover, bake 5-10 mins longer or until golden brown.

SIMPLE FETTUCCINE WITH GARLIC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the fettucini according to instructions.
• While the noodles are cooking melt the butter in a skillet and saute the garlic for 1 minute, add parsley and continue sauting for 4 additional minutes (use medium low heat you do not want to burn the butter etc).
• Add cream slowly and simmer 5 minutes.
• When the noodles are done drain well and return them to the pot.
• Pour the cream mixture over the noodles, add the cheese& toss.
• Serve piping hot.

FETTUCCINE WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss the tomato, squash, chives, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt. Sprinkle in half of the goat cheese. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs, adding the wax beans to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and beans and add to the bowl with the vegetables. Drizzle with the reserved cooking water and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss until the goat cheese begins to melt. Add the parmesan and toss. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining goat cheese.

FETTUCCINE WITH THREE CHEESES

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in 1/2. In a large mixing bowl, add a pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper and olive oil with the tomatoes and massage them lightly with your hands. Boil 1 gallon of water in a large pot, and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the fettuccine, and cook to al dente. Drain well. Next, add the hot cooked pasta on top of the tomatoes in the bowl, then add Parmigiano and pecorino. Toss gently until the cheeses melt evenly around pasta. Add smoked mozzarella and toss. Add fresh basil and toss.

BOBBE'S SUPER CHEESY PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the rigatoni pasta 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and return pasta to the pot.
• In the pot with the pasta, mix the butter, garlic, Cheddar cheese, Gouda cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir over low heat. Be careful not to have too much heat, as the cheese will get stringy. Gradually mix in the blue cheese dressing and milk. Continue to cook and stir until the pasta is well coated. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.

CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH TWO CHEESES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and set aside (reserve pot).
• In pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add half-and-half and cheeses; stir to combine, and bring just to a simmer. Add pasta, and toss to combine. If needed, gradually add enough reserved pasta water to thin sauce (sauce will thicken as it stands). Serve sprinkled with parsley.

CHEESY FETTUCCINE WITH CAULIFLOWER & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding cauliflower to the boiling water for the last 3 min. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
• Heat half the dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 7 min. or until onions are softened. Stir in reserved cooking water; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 2 min. or until sauce is reduced by half.
• Add pasta mixture and remaining dressing; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat. Add herbs and cheese; mix well.
• Sprinkle with nuts and crushed pepper.

BAKED FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions and drain.
• Place in a buttered 2-quart casserole. Add the rest of the ingredients in the order given, stirring each time after adding each ingredient.
• Note: You could also use just one of the cheeses, either 1 cup Romano or 1 cup Parmesan, depending on what you have on hand.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.