Barefoot Contessa Penne Recipe - Food Fanatic
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Barefoot Contessa Penne Recipe

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    6 Servings

Ingredients

  • Kosher Salt
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup Italian Gorgonzola, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/4 pound Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
  • 6 Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
  • 1 pound Penne
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 500.
  2. Bring five quarts of salted water to a boil in a stockpot.
  3. Mix in all the ingredients - except the penne and butter - in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Drop the penne into the boiling water and parboil for four minutes.
  5. Drain very well in a colander and add to the ingredients in the mixing bowl, tossing to combine.
  6. Divide the pasta mixture among six shallow ceramic gratin dishes (one-and-a-half to two cup capacity).
  7. Dot with the butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top. Should take between seven and 10 minutes.
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Source: The Barefoot Contessa