Pasta with 4 Cheeses and Speck

Pasta with four cheeses and speck is a creamy and flavorful dish, a perfect combination of the sweetness of the cheeses and the smoky taste of speck. Here is the recipe for you:

Ingredients

• 320 g of pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
• 100 g of speck, diced or thinly sliced
• 100 g of fontina cheese, diced
• 100 g of gorgonzola, diced
• 50 g of Parmesan cheese, grated
• 50 g of taleggio cheese, diced
• 250 ml of cooking cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Butter or extra virgin olive oil for frying
• Grated nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until it is al dente.
2. Meanwhile, in a large pan, fry the speck in a bit of butter or oil until it becomes crispy.
3. Lower the heat and add the cooking cream. When the cream starts to warm up, add the cheeses (fontina, gorgonzola, Parmesan, and taleggio) and gently stir until they are completely melted, creating a smooth sauce. If necessary, add some pasta cooking water to achieve the desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and if you like, a sprinkle of grated nutmeg.
4. Drain the al dente pasta and add it to the pan with the cheese sauce and speck. Stir well to combine everything.
5. Serve immediately, finishing with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan if desired.

Curiosity

The choice of cheeses can vary depending on personal tastes and availability. Some people love to add a bit of chopped chives for a touch of freshness or a handful of crushed walnuts to add crunchiness to the dish.

Buon appetito!