Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno recipe. A delicious baked pasta dish loaded with a variety of cheeses and savory sauces, perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Ziti Pasta:
- 1 pound ziti pasta
Sauces:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Romano cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook Ziti: Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, half of mozzarella, half of provolone, Parmesan, Romano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked ziti.
- Bake: Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use penne instead of ziti.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Enhance protein by including cooked Italian sausage or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
