Baked Ziti With Four Cheeses Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Ziti With Four Cheeses

• 4 tablespoons butter
• All Purpose Flour
• Milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Gruyere Cheese
• 2 cups grated Fontina cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Ziti Pasta
• Mozzarella Cheese

How to Make Baked Ziti With Four Cheeses

1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over moderately-low heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat and whisk in 3 cups of hot milk until smooth.
3. Return the pan to medium heat, bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly, for 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
5. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese, 1/2 cup grated Fontina cheese, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Gradually whisk the cheese mixture into the hot sauce, 1/2 cup at a time, until completely melted and smooth.
7. Season the cheese sauce to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
8. Preheat your oven to 390°F (199°C).
9. Cook 1 pound of ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
10. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch Pyrex baking dish with 2 tablespoons of butter.
11. Add the cooked ziti to the prepared baking dish. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
12. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the ziti, stirring gently to combine.
13. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Gruyère, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1 1/2 cups Fontina, and 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
14. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.