Four Cheese (v) Recipe
mozzarella | fontina | taleggio | pecorino | fried sage
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Ingredients
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Cheeses
Fried Sage
For Assembly
Method
Cheese Preparation
- 1
Combine Cheeses
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, shredded fontina, and cubed taleggio. Mix well so that the cheeses are evenly distributed.
- 2
Add Pecorino
Gently fold in the grated pecorino cheese into the mixed cheese blend until fully incorporated.
Fried Sage Preparation
- 3
Heat Oil
In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- 4
Fry Sage
Add the fresh sage leaves to the hot oil and fry until they are crispy and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove the fried sage from the oil and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Pasta Preparation
- 5
Cook Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water (add 1 tsp of salt) to a boil. Add the pasta of your choice and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
- 6
Combine with Cheese
In the same pot or a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with the cheese mixture. If necessary, add a little reserved pasta cooking water to help melt the cheeses and create a creamy sauce.
- 7
Finish with Sage
Gently fold in the crispy fried sage leaves into the pasta and cheese mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.