Penne Rigate With Four Cheeses

DIRECTIONS

• In a covered pasta pot over high heat, bring water to a rapid boil.
• Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add in wine and garlic; cook, stirring, until reduced by half.
• Add in cream and decrease heat to low.
• Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Add provolone, scamorza, and Pecorino Romano.
• Cook, stirring, until cheese has melted, about 7 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper; remove pan from heat and set aside (the cheese will bind when the hot pasta is added).
• While the sauce is simmering, add salt and penne rigate to the boiling water; cook, uncovered, over high heat until pasta is al dente.
• Scoop out about 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside; drain pasta.
• Return cheese mixture to medium heat; add 2 T reserved pasta water and the butter; heat through.
• Add penne and, using a wooden spoon, cook for 5 minutes while tossing to coat evenly, adding more pasta water if necessary.
• Add half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss well.
• Transfer to a large serving platter and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Serve immediately.