Description
Discover the ultimate Five Cheese Ziti, a baked pasta that layers rich marinara and creamy Alfredo with a luxurious blend of mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, Parmesan and cottage cheese. This easy recipe delivers a velvety, cheesy sauce that clings to perfectly cooked ziti, creating a golden, bubbly crust after a short bake. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks or weeknight meals, this dish offers comforting Italian flavor with minimal prep, making it a go‑to favorite for cheese lovers everywhere.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, provolone, cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the marinara, half of the ziti, and half of the cheese mixture; repeat layers.
- Top with remaining marinara, dot with butter, cover with foil, bake 25 minutes, uncover and bake 15 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave or oven. Freeze for up to 2 months
- thaw before reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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