Emeril's Kicked Up Pasta with Four Cheeses
- 1 pound penne, ziti or other tubular pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces pancetta, diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups grated Grana Padana, or Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 cup crumbled Dolce Gorgonzola, Gorgonzola, or other creamy, mild blue cheese
- 3/4 cup grated fontina
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Toscana, or Percorino Romano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Minced parsley, garnish
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
- Drain and return to the pot.
- Toss with the olive oil and stir to prevent from sticking.
- Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, cook the pancetta until the fat is rendered and browned.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Melt the butter in the pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, until soft and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the wine, increase the heat, and stir to deglaze the pan.
- Cook until reduced to 1 tablespoon.
- Add the cream and cook until reduced slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add the cheeses 1 at a time, stirring after each addition.
- Cook, stirring, until melted and smooth.
- Adjust the seasoning, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Stir in the pancetta.
- Transfer to a hollowed cheese wheel or large serving bowl.
- Top with freshly ground black pepper and parsley.
- Serve immediately.
penne, olive oil, pancetta, unsalted butter, garlic, white wine, heavy cream, dolce, romano, salt, parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-kicked-up-pasta-with-four-cheeses-recipe.html (may not work)