Four Cheese Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb cavatappi pasta
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups whole milk
• ¾ cup monterey jack cheese (grated)
• ½ cup sharp white cheddar cheese (grated)
• ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 4 oz provolone cheese (grated)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but subtract 1 minute from the recommended cooking time. Once cooked, drain the water and set aside. (Remember to reserve ½ cup of pasta water for later use.)

2. 2

   In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and cook for about a minute.

3. 3

   Slowly whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the sauce is smooth, without any lumps, and begins to thicken.

4. 4

   Gradually add the grated cheeses one by one, stirring continuously until melted and the sauce is creamy. Then, add the garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes until everything is well combined.

5. 5

   Add the cooked pasta to the cheesy sauce and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.

6. 6

   Serve the creamy and cheesy pasta while it's still warm, and enjoy!