Sauce Bianca Button Pasta Recipe
orecchiette pasta, four cheese cream sauce, pancetta, mushrooms, green peas
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Add-ins
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the heavy cream. Once heated, stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth. Gradually add the Parmesan, mozzarella, and Gorgonzola cheeses, whisking until fully melted and creamy.
- 3
Add Garlic and Seasoning
Add the minced garlic to the cheese sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, stirring well. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Cook the Pancetta and Vegetables
In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the diced pancetta. Cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the frozen green peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 5
Combine Everything
Add the cooked orecchiette pasta to the skillet with the pancetta and vegetables. Pour the cheese sauce over the top and gently toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
Serving
- 6
Serve the Dish
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
