Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

01Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Boil the ziti according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by 1 minute. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Reserve about half a cup of the Italian blend cheese and set aside.

4. 4

   Combine the marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, the remaining Italian blend cheese, and ricotta with the drained pasta; stir until evenly coated.

5. 5

   Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and scatter the reserved cheese evenly over the top.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, mix together the panko, Parmesan, melted butter, and minced garlic, then spread this mixture over the top of the pasta.

7. 7

   Bake for 30 minutes until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.