Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno

1/2 pound ziti pasta
1 pound italian sausage
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
1 (15 oz) jar alfredo sauce
8 oz pkg shredded italian blend cheeses
15 oz tub ricotta cheese
1/2 cup italian seasoned panko bread crumbs
3/4-1 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
**Add finely chopped kale to sauce to up the nutrition a little**

Preheat oven to 375.  Grease 13x9 dish.  Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.  Cook pasta 1 minute less than directed on pkg.  Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl.  While pasta is cooking, brown sausage and drain fat.  Add marinara, alfredo, sausage, 1 1/2 cup italian blend cheeses, and ricotta cheese to pasta. (Add kale at this time if you are using).  Toss to combine.  Transfer pasta mix to prepared dish.  Top with remining 1/2 cup italian blend cheese.  For topping, in a small bowl, stir together panko, parmesan, melted butter and garlic.  Sprinkle over pasta mixture in baking dish.  Bake until hot and bubbly and top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.  

Serves 4



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