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Baked Ziti With Four Cheeses Recipe

Indulge in cheesy bliss with this irresistible Baked Ziti! Featuring four decadent cheeses – Gruyère, Fontina, Parmesan, and Mozzarella – this recipe creates a creamy, dreamy baked pasta dish with a perfectly crusty, golden-brown top. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for family dinners and gatherings.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 664.7 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.5 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baked Ziti With Four Cheeses

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

105g

Carbs

17g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Main Dish Eggs Dairy Pasta Oven European Kid Friendly Vegetarian Italian Cheese Dietary One Dish Meal High Calcium High In Something Pasta Rice And Grains Brunch Equipment