Five cheese ziti al forno is a delicious pasta bake made with ready-made marinara and Alfredo sauces, Italian cheese blend, ricotta, ziti, and topped with panko bread crumbs and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry ziti pasta
- 1 package Italian five cheese blend shredded cheese , 8 ounce
- 2 jars marinara sauce , 24-ounce
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce , 15-ounce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cups Italian seasoned panko bread crumbs
- 0.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Cook the pasta 1 minute less than directed on the package. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
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Set aside 1/2 cup of the Italian five cheese blend shredded cheese.
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Add marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, remaining Italian blend cheeses, and ricotta cheese to the pasta; toss to combine.
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Transfer pasta mixture to the prepared dish. Top with reserved 1/2 cup cheese.
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For the topping, in a small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, melted butter, and garlic. Sprinkle over the pasta mixture in the baking dish.
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Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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