Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • table salt & fresh ground pepper
  • 34 cup dry white wine
  • 4 34 cups water
  • 1 14 cups cream
  • 12 ounces penne pasta (3 3/4 cups)
  • 34 cup shredded Fontina cheese
  • 12 cup crumbled gorgonzola
  • 34 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
  • 13 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook until softened, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in wine and simmer until almost dry, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in water, cream, and penne.
  • Increase heat to high and cook, stirring often, until penne is tender and liquid has thickened, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Tunr off the heat and stir in cheeses, one after another.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.