Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
Five cheese ziti al forno is a delicious pasta bake made with marinara and Alfredo sauces, Italian cheese blend, ricotta, ziti, and topped with panko bread crumbs and Parmesan.
Equipment
- 9x13-Inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauces
- 1 pound dry ziti pasta
- 2 24-ounce jars marinara sauce
- 1 15-ounce jar Alfredo sauce
Cheeses
- 1 8 ounce Italian five cheese blend shredded cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- ¼ cup Italian seasoned panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta 1 minute less than directed on the package. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
- Set aside ½ cup of the Italian five cheese blend shredded cheese.
- Add marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, remaining Italian blend cheeses, and ricotta cheese to the pasta; toss to combine.
- Transfer pasta mixture to the prepared dish. Top with reserved ½ cup cheese.
- For the topping, in a small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, melted butter, and garlic. Sprinkle over the pasta mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can make your own Italian cheese blend with 1 cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup shredded Romano cheese, and ½ cup shredded provolone.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 629kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 1855mgPotassium: 890mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 631mgIron: 3mg
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