Ingredients for Four Cheese Baked Ziti
- 1 cup Half And Half
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 ounces Provolone Cheese
- 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese
- Swiss Cheese
- 4 ounces Parmesan Cheese
- 2 large Egg Yolks
- 1 pound Ziti Pasta
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
- 8 ounces Ricotta Cheese
- Butter for greasing
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How to Make Four Cheese Baked Ziti
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter a 2-quart ovenproof casserole dish and set aside.
- Cook 1 pound of ziti pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a heavy, large saucepan, bring 1 cup of half-and-half, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil, and 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cheeses one handful at a time, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Use the following cheeses: 8 ounces ricotta, 8 ounces mozzarella, 4 ounces Parmesan, and 4 ounces provolone.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 large egg yolks.
- Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in the cooked ziti pasta.
- Pour the ziti mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
184g
Carbs
22g