Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno
A delicious Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno recipe featuring layers of cheese and pasta baked to perfection.
Equipment
- large dutch oven
- 13x9-in. baking dish
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
- 48 ounces marinara sauce 2 jars (24 ounces each)
- 15 ounces Alfredo sauce 1 jar
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese divided
- 0.5 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Romano cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs for topping
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh parsley or basil optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, combine the marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, 1 cup mozzarella and the ricotta, provolone and Romano cheeses. Cook over medium heat until sauce begins to simmer and cheeses are melted. Stir in cooked pasta; pour mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- For topping, in a small bowl, stir together Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic and olive oil; sprinkle over the pasta.
- Bake, uncovered, until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 960mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11g
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