Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta (Copycat)

This Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta Copycat is loaded with tender penne, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Baked until hot and bubbly, it’s an easy restaurant-style comfort food dinner to make at home.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

• 225 g/ 8 ounces Penne pasta
• 1 jar 650mL/ 21 to 24 ounces Marinara Sauce
• 1 cup Ricotta
• 2 and 1/4 cups Mozarella, grated
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
• 4 Fresh mozzarella balls,  cut into quarters
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Garnish
• 2 Tablespoons ricotta cheese
• 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil, chopped
• Salt (optional to taste)

Step By Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Start by preheating the oven to 350°F and grease an 11×8-inch (3.5 Qt.) baking dish.

STEP TWO – In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente .Drain.

STEP THREE – (While pasta is cooking) In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium-low heat. You will want it nice and hot when you add it to the mixture later.

STEP FOUR – In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, eggs, fresh basil, garlic powder and pepper. Stir until well combined.

STEP FIVE – Add the cooked pasta and heated marinara sauce to the ricotta mixture. Stir until pasta is thoroughly coated with the creamy sauce.

STEP SIX – Next, transfer the pasta mixture to the greased baking dish. Spread quartered mozzarella balls evenly over top of pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

STEP SEVEN – Cover with aluminum foil and bake, covered in 350°F oven for 25 minutes. 

STEP EIGHT – Remove foil and place under broiler for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

STEP NINE – In a small bowl, combine 3 Tablespoons ricotta cheese and 2 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Divide evenly among four individual servings and top with freshly chopped basil.