Tortellini Quattro Formaggi


By · April 28, 2026

Cheese pasta the way it should be — fresh tortellini bathed in a creamy sauce of four melted Italian cheeses. Twenty minutes, start to finish, and absolutely indulgent.

Tortellini Quattro Formaggi

Cheese pasta the way it should be — fresh tortellini bathed in a creamy sauce of four melted Italian cheeses. Twenty minutes, start to finish, and absolutely indulgent.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 100 g fontina, cubed
  • 80 g gorgonzola dolce, crumbled
  • 60 g parmigiano-reggiano, finely grated
  • 50 g fresh mozzarella, shredded
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
  • Salt for the pasta water
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook 1 minute less than the package says — they’ll finish in the sauce.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the cream and let it warm — don’t let it boil.
  3. Lower the heat. Add the fontina and gorgonzola first, stirring until they melt smoothly. Stir in the mozzarella, then the parmesan last.
  4. Use a spider or slotted spoon to lift the tortellini straight into the cheese sauce — a little pasta water clinging to them is good. Toss for 30 seconds until each piece is coated.
  5. Crack lots of black pepper over the top. Plate, scatter parsley if using, and serve immediately. Quattro formaggi waits for no one.

Notes

A splash of pasta water loosens the sauce if it gets too thick. Use gorgonzola dolce (sweet) rather than piccante (sharp) — the flavor balances better with the other cheeses.
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