Four-Cheese Pasta with Speck Recipe

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. pasta of your choice
• 4 oz. speck, cut into small pieces
• 4 oz. fontina cheese, grated
• 4 oz. Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
• 4 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 oz. ricotta cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 1 tbsp. chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and keep warm.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the speck and cook until crispy, around 5-7 minutes. Remove speck from the skillet and set aside.
3. Using the same skillet on medium heat, add the butter, minced shallot, and garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant and the shallots become translucent.
4. Add heavy cream, Fontina cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, Parmesan cheese, and whisk until smooth. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
5. Reduce heat to low and add ricotta cheese. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
6. Add pasta to the cheese mixture. Use tongs to toss it gently until everything is coated and warmed through. Add salt and black pepper and stir well.
7. Divide pasta into serving plates and sprinkle with parsley and crispy speck on top.

Serving Suggestions:

This creamy and cheesy pasta dish goes well with a glass of red wine. Add some garlic bread or a side salad for a more satisfying meal.

Verdict:

This Four-Cheese Pasta with Speck recipe is a mouthwatering dish that will take your taste buds to the next level! The combination of different cheeses with ricotta and heavy cream creates a creamy and decadent sauce that is perfectly complemented by crispy speck.