Description
A comforting blend of pasta and five cheeses, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti or penne pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese, grated
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish. Add half of the cooked pasta, half of the cheese mixture, and more sauce. Repeat, finishing with pasta topped with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add sautéed mushrooms or other vegetables for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked ziti, cheese pasta, comfort food, Italian cuisine, vegetarian recipe