Description
Indulge in a comforting dish of Five-Cheese Baked Ziti al Forno, featuring rich flavors and gooey textures that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz ziti pasta
For the Sauce:
- 3 cups marinara sauce
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
For Topping:
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook ziti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3. Mix Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, fontina cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh basil. Stir until well combined.
- 4. Layer It Up: Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of your baking dish. Add half of the cooked ziti followed by half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers finishing with remaining marinara sauce.
- 5. Top It Off: Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses generously over the top layer.
- 6. Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- 7. Serve: Transfer to plates and garnish with extra fresh basil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg