Five-Cheese Ziti Al Forno Recipe

Name: Five-Cheese Ziti Al Forno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds (about 7-1/2 cups) ziti or small tube pasta; 2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce; 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese; 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Minced fresh parsley or basil, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 pounds (about 7-1/2 cups) ziti or small tube pasta
2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Minced fresh parsley or basil, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain.
2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, and Romano cheeses. Heat 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.
3
In a small bowl, stir together Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic and olive oil; sprinkle over pasta.
4
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.
5
Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cover casserole with foil; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165u00b0, 15-20 minutes longer.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 pounds (about 7-1/2 cups) ziti or small tube pasta, 2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce, 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce, 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Five-Cheese Ziti Al Forno falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Five-Cheese Ziti Al Forno

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