Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno

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4.7

123 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    575 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno

This Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno is the epitome of comfort food. Creamy, velvety, this ziti is loaded with Mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, Provolone, Ricotta, topped with a crispy panko topping and finally baked to perfection. Trust me, this pasta is a dish you just can't miss!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound ziti
  • 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Provolone cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Romano cheese freshly grated

Topping

  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoon butter unsalted, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  3. Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a large skillet then add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and stir. Add the half and half and whisk well. Stir in the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, the sauce should thicken.  Stir in all the cheeses but reserve ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese. Add the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning and stir well. Bring to a boil.
  4. Make topping: In a small bowl combine the breadcrumbs together with the butter, Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  5. Toss the pasta with the sauce: Pour the sauce over the ziti and toss well. Transfer the pasta to a casserole dish, top with remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and then the panko topping.
  6. Bake: Transfer the casserole dish to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Transfer leftover baked ziti to airtight containers and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
  • Freeze in a tightly sealed dish for up to a month. When ready to serve, take it out of the freezer the night before and thaw it in the refrigerator. Bake according to instructions.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 575kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 1136mg (47%) Potassium 555mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1325IU (27%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 584mg (58%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 575 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 575kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 1136mg 47%
Potassium 555mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1325IU 27%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 584mg 58%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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